2007 Cadillac Escalade Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Many new vehicles have LED taillights which are strobed. Some of these are strobed at such a low rate that the strobing becomes evident to following drivers. This is extremely irritating and distracting to the point that I believe it is a safety issue. I have great difficulty following such a vehicle. This is a problem even at a significant following distance, say 1/4 mile. Please do something about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10180820, filed 2007-01“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 45 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the rear roof light. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke and fire coming from the rear roof light. The vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. Police and fire reports were not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11113982, filed 2018-07, 166,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the turn signal switch failed. In order to activate the signal, the button on the instrument panel must be manually depressed. The current mileage was 26,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10201226, filed 2007-08, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the check air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 10/22/14 the consumer stated the power/heated seats, door handles(3), wheel bearings, shocks and struts, brakes, headlights, traction control, and engine all have failed and were repaired. There was also rust that recurred after it was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10628171, filed 2014-08, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving between 30-40 MPH with the automatic headlights activated, the high beam (flash to pass) feature suddenly engaged to warn opposing drivers of an animal in the roadway. The high beam (flash to pass) feature was functional whenever the automatic headlight feature was deactivated by manually turning off the headlights and flashing the high beams. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. They stated that the high beam (flash to pass) feature was operating as the manufacturer designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10272812, filed 2009-06, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 7% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade
116 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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