2006 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Cadillac Escalade. That ranks 25th out of 28 Escalade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 26%), typically at around 105,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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 | 5 | 26% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 16% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 16% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 11% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Cadillac Escalade recalls (2)
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.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUMPED EXTENSIVELY TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED, WHICH…
When passing a vehicle, i pressed the throttle pedal completely to the floor. After passing the vehicle, i removed my foot from the pedal and the pedal remained stuck fully down with the engine at full throttle. I kicked at the pedal several times and the pedal popped up. This has happened several…
I was driving the car down the highway and the low oil pressure warning light came on and went off. I drove it for 5 more minutes and the light came on again and the car completely shut off on me as i was driving. The car has 109,000 miles and was maintained regularly. I took it to my mechanic and…
I noticed vibrations with vogue custom built tires when driving highway speeds. The dealer identified the problem as a separated vogue custom built tire on left front. Tire size is 305-40-22. The vogue custom built tire has been driven 25,000 miles. See photo.
I noticed vibrations when driving highway speeds. The cadillac dealer identified the problem as a separated tire on left front. Tire size is 305-40-22. Tire has been driven 25,000 miles. See photo.
Other Cadillac Escalade years
← 2005 Escalade · 2007 Escalade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 36 | 3 |
| 2025 Escalade | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 Escalade | 52 | 2 |
| 2023 Escalade | 141 | 4 |
| 2022 Escalade | 85 | 4 |
| 2021 Escalade | 74 | 9 |
| 2020 Escalade | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 Escalade | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 Escalade | 21 | 1 |
| 2017 Escalade | 51 | 2 |
| 2016 Escalade | 89 | 4 |
| 2015 Escalade | 98 | 9 |
| 2014 Escalade | 20 | 2 |
| 2013 Escalade | 19 | 4 |
| 2012 Escalade | 20 | 3 |
| 2011 Escalade | 49 | 6 |
| 2010 Escalade | 38 | 3 |
| 2009 Escalade | 58 | 5 |
| 2008 Escalade | 136 | 4 |
| 2007 Escalade | 230 | 4 |
| 2006 | 19 | 2 |
| 2005 Escalade | 43 | 2 |
| 2004 Escalade | 69 | 2 |
| 2003 Escalade | 81 | 4 |
| 2002 Escalade | 115 | 1 |
| 2001 Escalade | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Escalade | 71 | 1 |
| 1999 Escalade | 39 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Cadillac Escalade?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Cadillac Escalade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.