repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 Cadillac EscaladeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2014 Cadillac Escalade, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-054 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LouieRBLX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Cadillac Escalade has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility
1Wheels
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 Cadillac Escalade recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Escalade year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escalade median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Cadillac Escalade safety ratings
2014 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (24.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Cadillac Escalade, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Escalade owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a6.2L V8 engine on [XXX] near Bristow, Oklahoma at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly and completely lost power. Without any prior warning or unusual noises, the engine shut down, and I lost power to the dashboard and power steering. This caused…
I am having an electrical short that is shutting down everything while I'm driving or stopped, it makes driving it Dangerous and Scary. It looks like the recall from 2014 that describes everything I'm experiencing. Recall 14515 that talks about a Chassis Control Module that controls a lot of things…
On Saturday June 26, 2021 I open the driver door to the vehicle and the passenger seat caught. on fire and burned a hole in the side of the seat.
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