2013 Cadillac Escalade Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“Airbag light is on and dealer stated it has something to do with the seat belt (diver side) also the Cadillac Escalade from the past and present years have a airbag and seatbelt issue and I believe my vehicle has the same issue. But no one will listen please look into the issue with my vehicle please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10945238, filed 2017-01, 76,000 miles“2013 Cadillac Escalade. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer stated after having the airbag recall completed, the warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to have it repaired. The dealer advised the airbag failure timing was a coincidence and requested an inspection/repair fee.”
NHTSA complaint #11453629, filed 2022-02Related recalls
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2009–2010, 2013, Chevrolet Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014, GMC Sierra 2500 2010–2014 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 25% |
| 2013 | 3 | 16% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 34 | 69% |
| 2010 | 21 | 55% |
| 2009 | 24 | 41% |
| 2008 | 74 | 54% |
| 2007 | 116 | 50% |
| 2006 | 3 | 16% |
| 2005 | 10 | 23% |
| 2004 | 7 | 10% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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