2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. That is the most of any Escalade Hybrid model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 22%), typically at around 109,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 22% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 22% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 22% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 17% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 42,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 29,529 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 52,612 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 6% | 52,612 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I went to replace /repair my vehicle and there was a 5 month back order for a hybrid battery from china. If i have to wait that long for gm to produce parts they should recall the vehicle. I tried to use an aftermarket program and i'm still having issues with my truck. Hybrid is important for the…
My hybrid escalade has no extra power in requesting that after press down the gas pedal to get more necessary power to entry in highway the car shows something is holding the car. I do not if normal or not. That happens all the time.
In my cady escalade the top cover of the dashboard is breaking and cut physically the dashboard and popping up.
The top clear coat of the paint in the middle columns, between the doors, both sides, is peeling or going out. The cadillac dealer (brogan cadillac) in totowa, nj told me that is normal, i am thinking they are wrong, but maybe i'm wrong.
My check engine light came on after my vehicle made a noise from the tail pipe and when i push on the gas pedal my vehicle stalls out and the suspension the voltage and stability reads across my information screen. It happens to all the time weather i'm in motion or in parked or just sitting there…
Other Cadillac Escalade Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Escalade Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Escalade Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Escalade Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Escalade Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Escalade Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade Hybrid model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.