2011 Cadillac Escalade Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 65 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes became inoperable and the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. Updated 08/22/16”
NHTSA complaint #10865896, filed 2016-05, 46,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V007000Jan 6, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2011, GMC Sierra 1500 2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 +11 more
- 10V643000Dec 17, 2010General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and gmc sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2011, GMC Sierra 1500 2011, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2011 +1 more
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- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 12% |
| 2018 | 2 | 9% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade
34 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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