2007 Cadillac Escalade Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 2% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.
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.
“Takata recall airbag inflators, have not yet been replaced. I received my recall notice in 2016 and have taken my vehicle to ron carter dealership in friendswood, tx where the vehicle was purchased, however, I was informed that the replacement part was not in and it will be indefinitely. The truck has a hard time accelerating when trying to keep speed or trying to go to a higher speed, also a noise is coming from the vehicle after I turn on the ignition. I was informed by ron carter Cadillac that I needed to file a claim once I receive the recall notice to fie a claim on or about 10/2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11051615, filed 2017-11, 79,000 miles“Driving on the i10, semis all around, driving about 65 MPH. My daughter and her friend in the vehicle. All of the sudden it felt like I hit a wall. All power went out, lost all speed, when the power flickered back on, lights only no speed, all the dashboard was lite up, everything was making a sound, the vehicle kept going from d -drive to p-park, the RPM were maxed- yet no speed. At 51k I noticed the vehicle shifting hard and took it in to a Cadillac dealership, thousands of dollars later, it has continued to do the same thing, just two days ago 2-7-15, it is still doing the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10682175, filed 2015-02, 88,890 miles“The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal from a stopped position the vehicle hesitated. The problem occurred intermittently. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. Updated 07/05/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10158835, filed 2006-06, 3,900 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. When it rained, water would leak around the sunroof. The water leaked into the side curtain air bag. The dealer stated that the drain hose was not originally installed; therefore, they installed the drain hose and replaced the side curtain air bag. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle downshifted into second gear and began to spin. The check engine light illuminated. After it finished spinning, the vehicle stopped. The contact could not accelerate past 30 MPH while driving home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10218863, filed 2008-02, 3,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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