no report yet
Driver side: inflator module
NewRisk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 Cadillac EscaladeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 98 owner complaints about the 2015 Cadillac Escalade, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-645 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Cadillac Escalade has problems
98 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Power train1 crash/fire/injury
27Engine2 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
10Steering2 crash/fire/injury
9Suspension
8Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Structure
2013 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 28 | 1 |
| Engine | 27 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 3 |
| Steering | 10 | 2 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 20 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2015 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 · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Risk. Inconsistent air bag deployment increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags
Risk. In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
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
2015 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
2015 Cadillac Escalade safety ratings
2015 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Cadillac Escalade, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureLed to recall 19V-645
In owners' words
What Escalade owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While I was driving i needed to accelerate to pass slower traffic. As I pressed the accelerator I I felt a shudder and binding sensation throughout the vehicle and had to make a very drastic and unplanned maneuver to return to my lane as I had not completely departed from my lane, while maneuvering…
My 2015 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L V8 with Active Fuel Management has had repeated lifter/valvetrain failures. On 10/2/2025 at approximately 109,536 miles, an independent repair shop confirmed a failed lifter on cylinder 3. The driver-side cylinder head was removed and all eight lifters on that bank…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving through a conveyor car wash with child occupants in the rear seats, the vehicle was placed in neutral (N). The vehicle was then shifted into drive (D) as instructed but accelerated independently. The contact added that…
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