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2007 cadillac Escalade airbags problems

severe 131 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100

Complaints
131
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Avg fix
$1,100

What owners are reporting 12 most recent

airbags · filed 12/28/2017

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE I'M SCARED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WHEN MY KIDS ARE IN THE CAR. JUST TO KNOW THE AIRBAGS COULD COME OUT AT ANYTIME. I LOVE MY CAR BUT WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE IT KNOWING EVERYTHING IS OKAY AN WE ARE SAFE.

airbags · filed 12/28/2017

TAKATA RECALL--- I'VE RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE RECALLED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DEATH. I'VE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP BUT WAS INFORMED THAT TAKATA HAS NOT YET GIVEN THEM THE REPLACEMENT PARTS TO REMEDY THE POTENTIAL DANGER. CAN YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME TO INFORM ME WHAT STEPS TO TAKE. MY AIRBAG RED LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. I'M VERY CONCERNED

airbags · filed 12/27/2017

"TAKATA RECALL"I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION TO FILE A CLAIM. I CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT I WOULD NEED TO CONTACT TAKATA AND HAVE THEM HANDLE IT.

airbags · filed 12/24/2019

THIS COMPLAINT IS SAME AS MANY OTHER THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED. THAT IS ICW MAY 27,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049152 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V383 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARY - TAKATA CORPORATION ('TAKATA') HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROL…

airbags · filed 12/23/2010

IN AUGUST OF 2009 I NOTICED WHEN I HAD A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER I WOULD GET AN INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT OF "AIRBAG READINESS". ALSO, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS INDICATOR IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WAS REGISTER AS BEING "OFF". THIS FAILURE WAS NEVER INTERMITTENTLY -- IT JUST FAILED. I WENT THROUGH THE PROCEDURES OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR POSSIBLE CORRECTIONS: 1. HAVE FRONT PASSEN…

airbags · filed 12/20/2006

SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN CONTACTS CAR. ON STAR HAD NOT BEEN WORKING. CONTACT TOLD BY DEALER THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO REPAIR ANYTHING ON THE CAR UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED. TOOK CAR IN AND SPOKE WITH ADVISOR AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD WORK ON IT AND LET HIM KNOW WHEN THE CAR WOULD BE READY. LATER RECEIVED A CALL STATING THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE THE ON BOARD CO…

airbags · filed 12/19/2016

TAKATA RECALL - GM ISSUED A RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE IN MAY, 2016 AND TO THIS DATE, DEALERS ARE STILL REPORTING NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. WE CONTACTED CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT THIS AND WE'RE TOLD IT MAY BE SEVERAL MORE MONTHS BEFORE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE OR NHTSA CLOSES THE RECALL WITHOUT REPAIRS. THE PROBLEM IS WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO TRADE THE CAR IN ON A NEW VEHICLE,…

airbags · filed 12/12/2017

HAVE CALLED CADILLAC DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER SIX MONTH PERIOD AND THEY ARE NOT CONCERNED ABOUT NEED TO REPAIR OR DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TODAY WHEN I THREATENED AN ONLINE COMPLAINT THEY SUDDENLY COULD ORDER THE PART AND S/B ABLE TO HANDLE IN NEXT SEVEN DAYS.

airbags · filed 12/10/2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND "SERVICE AIR BAG" WAS DISPLAYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (CREST CADILLAC, 12800 WEST CAPITAL DR, BROOKSVILLE, WI) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CA…

airbags · filed 12/07/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 cadillac Escalade?

It's a meaningful issue. 131 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.

At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to airbags?

No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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