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At a glance
What can fail
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture when the air bag deploys, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module at no cost to you.
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade Esv.
16–17 mpg combined
13.8–14.7 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 5 recalls, the most serious being a driver-side airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Two recalls cover the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners more broadly: a fault in the vehicle's restraint control system can prevent the front airbags or seatbelt pretensioners from firing in a crash, and a separate issue with the passenger-side instrument panel top cover — where the trim piece may not stay properly bonded — can interfere with consistent airbag deployment on that side. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the pretensioner issue, which is why it appears in more than one recall. On the drivetrain side, vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive have a transfer case defect that can cause front or rear wheels to lock up unexpectedly, raising the risk of losing control.
At a glance
What can fail
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture when the air bag deploys, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A missing drivetrain component in the transfer case can cause the front and/or rear wheels to suddenly lock up without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transfer case and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control software may not have received a complete update from a previous recall. Under certain driving conditions, this software may run a diagnostic test that disables frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control software. If your vehicle previously deployed air bags, the control module will be replaced instead. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions, the air bag control module's software may run a self-test that disables the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners, preventing them from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. If your air bags have previously deployed, the module will be replaced. Repairs are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side instrument panel top cover may have been made with incorrect spacer fabric, reducing adhesion to the vinyl surface. This could cause the passenger air bag to deploy inconsistently in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.