THE AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN RELACED. GOING ON 2 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL.
2009 cadillac Escalade airbags problems
severe 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TAYLOR MOTORS, INC. (2525 CHURN CREEK RD, REDDING, CA 96002; (530) 410-6816) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER H…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED CREST CADILLAC (LOCATED AT 6280 STATE HWY 121, FRISCO, TX 75034, 469-919-5551) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MA…
TAKATA RECALL CAR WAS RECALLED IN MAY 2016. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE.THIS IS AZ WHICH IS ZONE B OF THE RECALL DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES
RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE BY GM I HAVE AN AIRBAG RECALL WITHOUT SOLUTION. WE HAVE NO EXPLOSION OR INJURIES YET.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT…
TAKATA RECALL GM IS NOT PROVIDING REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS
TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATORS RECALL WERE RECEIVED BY ME SINCE MAY 2016. I HAVE BEEN CHECKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THEN AND AM TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS OR ARE UNAWARE OF WHAT TO FIX AS NOTHING IS ON THEIR BULLETIN ADVISING THEM WHAT TO DO. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL SCHEDULED DUE TO THIS, AND AM CONCERNED THAT BY BEING UNABLE TO HAVE THE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF, PRESENTS A LIFE THREATENING S…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SIDE AND REAR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAGS WERE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON MARCH 14, 2019, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *BF*JB
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 cadillac Escalade?
It's a meaningful issue. 23 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.
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