2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag inflator defects and ignition system malfunctions as indicated by recall information.
Six recalls affect multiple vehicle systems, primarily the ignition and passenger air bag inflator modules. The recalls address safety-critical components due to risks of engine stalling, loss of vehicle control, and air bag inflator explosions.
Recalls- Ignition system. Recall 14V827000 affects 84,192 vehicles. The ignition lock actuator may bind causing difficulty turning the key or the ignition to get stuck in "Start." This can cause sudden loss of engine, steering, and braking power and may prevent air bag deployment in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing as needed at no charge.
- Passenger air bag inflator (Zone A). Recall 21V051000 covers 284,645 vehicles registered in high-humidity states including AL, CA, and FL. The non-desiccated inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, sending metal fragments into the occupant compartment. GM will replace the inflator for free. No "Do Not Drive" advisory was issued.
- Passenger air bag inflator (Zones A, B, C). Recall 21V054000 applies to 1,778,128 vehicles across various regions including the majority of the United States. Defective inflators contain phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant that can degrade and explode in high humidity and temperature cycling conditions. Dealers will replace the inflators free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory was issued.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues should consider reviewing their rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal assistance may be available for vehicles with ongoing serious safety concerns or multiple recall repairs.
2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
2146965
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE
284645 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE
1778128 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE
84192 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Risk: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.