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Cadillac EscaladeModel year report

2010 Cadillac Escalade Problems

Compared with other Cadillac Escalade years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

10/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,000miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Cadillac Escalade (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The part named most often is air bags, with 21 complaints (55% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and engine (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1,482 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 308 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Cadillac Escalade model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 10 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “I called all the dealers listed on your web site to have the air bags replaced but they said they dont have the part and cant get it rk chev told me to go to a Cadillac dealer and they dont have it so what do I do, also the engine has aticking noise sinces the time I got the car and they say its nothing but it still doing it ticking and there are a lot of people with the same complaint”

NHTSA complaint #11041831, filed 2017-10, 99,000 miles

Electrical system: “My son was driving home from work down Highway 288 in Houston and the car just died and did not start. The door locks were going up and down like it was trying to reset and lock the car. I had it fixed and they said it was the fuel pump was out. We had the fuel pump fixed and a new battery put in. Would this cause it to loose power immediately and the door locks to go crazy?”

NHTSA complaint #11560641, filed 2023-12, 121,440 miles

Engine: “Exhaust manifold bolts shred off causing engine misfire. Leading to a very costly repair. Mech. Said that this happens on all the GM of a similar design, at highway speed don't notice the roughness. When you come to a stop and can really feel the cylinder miss firing. Fault code said number was mis-firing.”

NHTSA complaint #11324215, filed 2020-05, 13,000 miles

Other or unknown: “We purchased the vehicle in may and noticed the first crack a few months later and this morning feb 16 2017 I see the 2nd crack. I am afraid if I have a wreck, the piece is going to fly off and damage airbag or slice the face of the driver. Please fix this issue!!!! The vehicle was stationary when cracks formed.”

NHTSA complaint #10954997, filed 2017-02, 125,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

31% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 106,000 miles.

19%0–106%10–256%25–5013%50–7525%75–10019%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Cadillac Escalade. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Escalade · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——3 · 22.8% risk
Escalade Hybrid · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——3 · 22.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Cadillac Escalade version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Escalade 2WD6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic142016$4,200
Escalade AWD6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic132015$4,450
Escalade Hybrid 2WD6.0L 8-cyl · hybridCVT212222$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Cadillac Escalade → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,482 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,482 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac Escalade

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026397,0003517Too new to compareToo new
20252112,0001517—Too new
20245217,5002416Too new to compareToo new
202314330,0004416100 · MoreToo new
20228637,600441671 · MoreRising
20217842,500941740 · TypicalRising
20201455,5712—17—Not enough data
20192541,0000—170 · FewerRising
20182242,1161417—Rising
20175129,000241750 · TypicalRising
20168938,0004—1786 · MoreStable
20159861,0009—1790 · MoreStable
20142040,5002416—Falling
20131981,7504416—Falling
20122066,0003416—Falling
201149104,76264169 · FewerFalling
20103882,0003—1610 · FewerFalling
200958100,0005—1549 · TypicalStable
200813698,0004—1461 · TypicalFalling
200723089,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20061988,0002—14—Stable
20054389,0532—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20046984,2442—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20038171,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200211578,7801—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20007180,9431—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199939112,0002—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Cadillac Escalade model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Cadillac Escalade have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2010 Cadillac Escalade as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Cadillac Escalade is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 21 complaints (55% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2010 Cadillac Escalade been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Cadillac Escalade get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Cadillac Escalade (Escalade 2WD, 6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Cadillac Escalade reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 106,000 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.