2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 1 complaint and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report engine issues related to abnormal noises and warning lights. One complaint details engine damage caused by a failure of the variable valve timing system, requiring engine rebuild or replacement.
Common Issues
- Engine knocking sound. An abnormal knocking noise occurs from the engine compartment upon starting the vehicle.
- Check engine warning light. The engine warning light illuminates concurrently with engine noise, indicating a fault.
- Variable valve timing failure. Diagnosed failure of the variable valve timing damages the engine, necessitating costly repairs or replacement.
The 8 recalls affect multiple safety systems including air bags and seat belt pretensioners. These recalls address defects that could impair occupant protection in crashes through inconsistent air bag deployment or inactive safety modules.
Recalls
- Instrument panel top cover (14V624000). Incorrect spacer fabric on the passenger side panel reduces air bag adhesion, risking inconsistent deployment in a crash. 1,046 vehicles affected. Dealers replace the instrument panel cover free of charge.
- Air bag module weld (14V259000). Air bag module secured with insufficient weld may cause partial deployment of front passenger air bag. 2,838 vehicles affected. Interim notices sent; remedy includes instrument panel trim replacement. Front passenger seat use is advised against until repair.
- Air bag sensing diagnostic module software (16V651000). SDM software error may disable deployment of frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners during crashes. 3,640,162 vehicles affected. Dealers reflash software or replace SDM if previously deployed, free of charge.
- Incomplete SDM software update (17V437000). Vehicles previously recalled may lack complete software updates, leaving air bag and pretensioner deployment at risk during diagnostic tests. 40,683 vehicles affected. Dealers will reflash software or replace SDM at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved safety recall issues, or involved in multiple safety system malfunctions may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help evaluate possible remedies.
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Summary
2015
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
3684729
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
40683 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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 driver and front passenger.
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
3640162 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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 driver and front passenger.
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
2838 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an insufficiently heated infrared weld. This may result in only a partial deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
1046 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel top cover on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect spacer fabric, causing a reduction of adhesion between the spacer fabric and the vinyl show surface. This reduced adhesion may result in inconsistent passenger air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Inconsistent air bag deployment increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Complaints
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
ID: 2087560ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the variable valve timing, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 89,000.