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2011 Cadillac Escalade Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 65 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2011 Cadillac Escalade

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
65
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Cadillac Escalade (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Cadillac dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V054000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V050000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V827000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V339000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V643000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V007000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Cadillac Escalade

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
42
Structure
7
Electrical System
4
Unknown Or Other
3
Power Train
2
Suspension
2
Tires
1
Seat Belts
1
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Cadillac Escalade — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 43 complaints 2011 65 complaints 2012 26 complaints 2013 17 complaints 2014 19 complaints 2015 102 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Cadillac Escalade

Is the 2011 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade has 6 recalls and 65 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade have?
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac Escalade?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade are: Air Bags, Structure, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Cadillac Escalade safe to buy?
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Cadillac Escalade should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Cadillac Escalade are: 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.