This page covers 3 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Esv.
14 mpg combined
16.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 3 recalls, the most serious being a defective passenger-side front airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
This airbag recall applies to vehicles originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories, where moisture exposure raises the risk of inflator rupture. There is also a recall covering a fractured park lock cable or a defective steering lock module that may have been installed during assembly, either of which can affect the vehicle's ability to stay in park or prevent rollaway as intended.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, high heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may fail to deploy or deploy incorrectly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A broken park lock cable or faulty steering lock module may allow shifting out of PARK without the key in the ignition or without pressing the brake pedal. The key may also be removed while the transmission is not in PARK. This could cause unintended vehicle movement.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the steering column assembly and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
