Exterior lightingPart report
2012 Cadillac Escalade Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 7% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade
Electrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
9 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology