Cadillac Escalade Ext years to avoid
The Cadillac Escalade Ext years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2012, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
126
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
2002–2013
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Escalade Ext years to avoid
Every Escalade Ext year
Common questions
What are the worst Cadillac Escalade Ext years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Escalade Ext years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2012, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Cadillac Escalade Ext?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Escalade Ext years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade Ext have?
Across all model years, the Escalade Ext has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 126 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.