The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the battery was drained. The contact called AAA, who had installed the battery incorrectly. The battery was replaced. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started to shake. The vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local deale…
2009 cadillac Escalade electrical problems
critical 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILITY RACK WARNING INDICATORS KEPT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATING. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON TO RESET THE COMPUTER SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE WARNING INDICATORS CONTINUED FLASHING. AN UNKNOWN DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE …
MY VEHICLE STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY ON THE FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING. I HAD MY WIFE AND 3. KIDS IN THE CAR. I DRIFTED THEN PUT THE CAR IN PARK WHILE MOVING AND RESTARTED IT. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT STAY ON THEY WIPE ONCE THEN SHUT OFF.
WHILE DRIVING THE BLIND SPOT INDICATOR FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED, IT WOULD SUDDENLY FAIL WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED ANOTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICE IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TO THE POINT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER OPERATED AT ALL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED HUMP OR ANY OTHER BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE WINDOWS WOULD ROLL UP OR DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS U…
REAR PASSENGER LOCK DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM KEY OR BUTTON MUST BE DONE MANUALLY.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2009 cadillac Escalade?
It's a serious issue. 12 complaints have been filed and 10 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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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