2011 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
100,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 13 complaints (38.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 |
Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: 2; Equipment: 2; Seats: 2; Structure:Body:Door: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 5; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11048341 · 2017-11-25 (November 25, 2017)
HEATED SEAT MODULE AND WIRING MELTED. FIRE CONCERNS. MANY VEHICLES AFFECTED
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11048341 at NHTSA ↗