The 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the passenger-side front airbag inflator, which can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator concern covers vehicles registered in or originally sold in certain high-humidity states and regions, as moisture exposure over time increases the risk of a violent rupture. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why more than one recall addresses this same defect. The third recall is an airbag-related safety improvement that has been superseded by a separate updated campaign covering the same concern.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator contains a propellant that can degrade and rupture after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature swings.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Passenger airbag inflators may degrade in high heat and humidity climates, potentially affecting proper inflation during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator with a new unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
