2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade ESV years
- Not enough data 20th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV. That ranks 20th out of 24 Escalade ESV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 13,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 115,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brake lines were corroded and leaking in at least two locations. The dealer massey cadillac of south orlando had to replace from the rear axle to the master cylinder. This happened while we were driving on international drive on our way home to mc.
Exhaust manifold missing bolts, transmission lines leaking at quick connect connection, intake manifold gasket leaking, heater hose leaking at connection. Most of these items are common concerns amongst other owners of same engine size. No recall on manifold bolts? Complete safety hazard.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade esv. While driving 30 mph up a very steep mountain with very steep switchbacks, the vehicle completely shut off. The power steering and power brakes stopped operating as well. The warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. Five to ten minutes…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade esv. While the contact's husband was driving 65 mph, a small truck moved into his lane. He attempted to move into the left lane and tapped the brakes to slow down. The transmission dropped into first or second gear on its own and caused the vehicle to…
Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade esv. While driving at 45 mph, the contact's vehicle b was involved in a car crash. The contact loss control of the vehicle and rear ended another vehicle, and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade ESV model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.