2007 Cadillac Escalade Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 8%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 8% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was just going on a strat street at 25mpr .all at once all the rear airbags deployed and on star called to see if I was ok .I have tried to work it out with GM and I was told a sensor found a problem but wouldn't tell me what . My children have to ride in this SUV. Please help if you look on the internet GM is having airbag problems with Cadillac ESC....”
NHTSA complaint #10502236, filed 2013-03, 90,100 miles“While trying to enter the vehicle the door handle came off in our hands not allowing us to enter the vehicle on a busy street. I contacted GM who has refused to replace it stating that my vehicle is out of warranty. However, given the overwhelming number of owners with this same issue, this is a design flaw and owners shouldn't have to pay for this $300 repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10503777, filed 2013-03, 150,000 miles“Right rear ext door handle broke. Due to this I was unable to get my child out of the seat he was in. This defect could prevent emergency exit from a vehicle. Per Cadillac forums this has been a well known defect in the part since mid 2007 and effect vehicles at all mileages.”
NHTSA complaint #10493573, filed 2013-01, 99,999 miles“2007 Escalade tail gate came open on its own all cargo spilled onto the street . The car was in gear moving thru an intersection. This has happened once, then I stopped driving the vehicle I contacted cad they did not seem too interested or concerned because vehicle has 60k miles and is out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10360105, filed 2010-10, 65,059 miles“Issue is the door handles coming off last summer driver side and passenger.. Had extended warranty and had to pay $100 per time since it happen at different times.. Looking now for return of my $200 since I see dealers are replace for free..”
NHTSA complaint #10462362, filed 2012-06, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 19 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade
116 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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