2009 Cadillac ESCALADE HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 18 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 27.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 22.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 16.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Air Bags: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 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 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2014: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 4; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10303055 · 2010-01-28 (January 28, 2010)
2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID SIDE AIRBAGS WENT OFF LATE IN CRASH AND CAUSED MORE INJURY, FRAME DID NOT HOLD DUE TO EXTRA HYBRID WEIGHT, ONSTAR WOULD NOT FUNCTION TW*
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10303055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10383967 · 2011-02-22 (February 22, 2011)
THE ENGINE HAS STALLED WITH A WARNING ON MESSAGE CENTER SAYING, "REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND OIL PRESSURE LOW. TURN OFF ENGINE." THE SUV WILL ALSO GO "DEAD" WHEN TRYING TO START THE ENGINE SOMETIMES. AFTER WAITING A FEW SECONDS AND TURNING THE IGNITION KEY AGAIN, THE SUV WILL CRANK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 7 TIMES WITH CONSECUTIVE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHTS ILLUMINATING WITHIN HOURS AFTER THE REPAIR. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES HAVE REPORTED MULTIPLE SENSORS FAILING, INCLUDING THE KNOCK SENSOR ON BANK 1 (THREE TIMES). THE PROBLEM…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,529 miles reported. Look up ODI 10383967 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10419768 · 2011-08-17 (August 17, 2011)
I DRIVE A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. THE POWER ON THE BRAKES WENT OUT, TO WHERE I ONLY HAD ABOUT 5% BREAKING POWER. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONE IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS GOING SLOW, SO NO ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED. THREE ERROR CODES CAME UP ON MY DASHBOARD, "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL", "SERVICE STABILITRAK", AND "SERVICE BRAKES SOON". I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST CADILLAC DEALERSHIP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE LOST MY BREAKS WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, EVERYTHING STARTED UP NORMAL AGAIN AND WORKED AFTER I TURNED OFF THE ENG…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,612 miles reported. Look up ODI 10419768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10563084 · 2014-02-05 (February 5, 2014)
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER GOT REDUCED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND THE VEHICLE SPEED REDUCED TO ABOUT 30 MPH. THIS ABRUPT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND REDUCTION OF SPEED FROM 70 MPH TO 30 MPH CAUSED NEAR-CRASH CONDITIONS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHERE ALL VEHICLES WERE TRAVELING UNIFORMLY AT 70 MPH, NARROWLY AVOIDING MULTIPLE COLLISIONS. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AT A LAY-BY FOR A FEW MINUTES, EVERYTHING RETURNED BACK TO NORMAL. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF. SUB…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10563084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10609127 · 2014-07-08 (July 8, 2014)
WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT. REPLACED THE FLUID AND IT LEAKED OUT AGAIN. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT RIGHT IN NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. PRIOR TOO THAT THERE HAD BEEN OCCASIONAL PROBLEMS RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE. IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY IT TOOK OVER A WEEK AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10609127 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10660896 · 2014-11-25 (November 25, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO QUICKLY SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10660896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10820718 · 2016-01-17 (January 17, 2016)
BEGINNING IN OR AROUND OCTOBER 2014, MY CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID WITH 107,000 MILES BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING WHEREBY VARIOUS LIGHTS, ALERTS AND WARNING SIGNALS BEGAN ACTIVATING INTERMITTENTLY INCLUDING THE BRAKE, ENGINE, STABILITRAK, HYBRID SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER SIGNALS TO NAME A FEW. MORE LIGHTS THAN I CAN REMEMBER WOULD ACTIVATE AND THE CAR WOULD STALL FROM 65MPH TO 30MPH WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. ALSO, THE CAR SOMETIMES STALLS WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE RETURNED TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY AND AT FIRST I WAS TOL…
Owner-reported narrative. 107,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10820718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10824127 · 2016-02-03 (February 3, 2016)
EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ILLUMINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES INCLUDING SERVICE BRAKES SOON, REDUCED ENGINE POWER, STABILITRAK, BATTERY AND STALLING OF VEHICLE. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE REPEATEDLY AND DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE. ALSO CONTACTED GM TO NO AVAIL. SEARCHED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY THE NHTSA: ORIGINAL RECALL FROM THE NHTSA MANUFACTURER'S REPORT DATE: MAY 18, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V154000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, …
Owner-reported narrative. 147,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10824127 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.