The 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT has 3 recalls, all centered on the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The underlying issue is that the airbag inflator's propellant degrades over time when exposed to heat and humidity, causing the inflator to explode with far more force than intended during a crash deployment. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same defect.
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.
