The 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT has 3 recalls, all concerning the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
All three recalls address the same defect: the passenger-side front airbag inflator degrades over time when exposed to high humidity and repeated temperature swings, causing it to generate more pressure than the housing can contain. When the airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can burst apart rather than inflate the bag normally, turning the inflator itself into a source of metal fragments. Two of the recalls are geographically scoped, targeting vehicles originally sold or registered in specific states where humidity and heat conditions accelerate the propellant breakdown, while the third covers a broader range of affected regions. Because all three describe the same physical failure mode, owners should check their VIN regardless of where the vehicle currently resides to confirm whether it falls within the affected population.
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
Heat and humidity can degrade the propellant in the passenger-front airbag over time, potentially causing it to deploy with excessive force or rupture, which could injure occupants or prevent the airbag from working properly.
What the fix does
Replace the passenger-front airbag at a General Motors dealer. You will receive a notification in the mail with instructions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
