2009 Cadillac Escalade Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“My vehicle stopped unexpectedly on the freeway while driving. I had my wife and 3. Kids in the car. I drifted then put the car in park while moving and restarted it. My windshield wipers do not stay on they wipe once then shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11024930, filed 2017-09, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade. While the cruise control was activated, it would suddenly fail when the contact activated another electrical device in the vehicle. The failure recurred to the point that the cruise control no longer operated at all. Also, while driving over a speed hump or any other bump in the road, the windows would roll up or down without warning. The dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure miileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10896896, filed 2016-08, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade
24 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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