TAKATA RECALL CADILLAC DEALERS IN THE LA AREA ARE SAYING THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS TO REPLACE AIRBAGS. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR AND A HALF! WHEN I CALLED GM THEY SAY THE AIRBAG IS FINE AND IT IS ONLY A PRELIMINARY RECALL AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AND SO THEY ARE NOT SUPPLYING THE DEALERS WITH THE PARTS. YES MY VEHICLE IS ON THE RECALL LIST!
2011 cadillac Escalade airbags problems
moderate 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT A…
TAKATA RECALL LETTER RECEIVED FROM GM CADILLAC NEARLY 2 (OR 2+) YEARS AGO. HAVE BEEN TO TOM PEACOCK DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM EVERY 4-6 MONTHS SINCE THEN. TOLD EVERY TIME THAT THEY CAN'T HELP, THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN REPLACEMENTS BAGS WILL BE IN. I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FROM GM CADILLAC - NOT TAKATA. I WANT GM CADILLAC TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS IMMEDIATELY.
I CONTACTED MY DEALER WHEN I GOT THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. AT THE TIME THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO SWITCH OUT THE AIRBAGS. I RECEIVED THE CARD FROM TK HOLDINGS THIS WEEK. I HAVE AGAIN CONTACTED MY DEALER TODAY TO BE TOLD THAT THEY, SEWELL CADILLAC OF HOUSTON, DO NOT HAVE A FIX YET OR REPLACEMENT BAGS FROM GM. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE OR…
TAKATA RECALL ISSUED 5/2016BY MAIL TO MY HOUSE. NHTSA#: 16V381 RECALL 49151. CALLED HOEHN BUICK CADILLAC IN CARLSBAD, CA. REPLIED THAT GM HADN'T SENT OUT PARTSYET. CALLED AGAIN & WENT TO DEALER ON 11/21/2016 & FINALLY 9/19/2017. SAME STORY. SPOKE TO GM VINCE LOVE. VINCE LOVE.
TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATORS RECALL
TAKATA RECALL GM RECALL #: 2049151 NHTSA # 16V381 DATE ISSUED: MAY 27, 2016 RECALL TITLE: PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS RECALL DESCRIPTION: TAKATA CORPORATION ('TAKATA') HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2007-2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO 1500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, GMC SIERRA 150…
TAMARA RECALL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DEVOE CADILLAC (4100 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, NAPLES, FL 34103, (239) 298-7627) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED T…
TAKATA RECALL - REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 cadillac Escalade?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 42 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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