2006 Cadillac Escalade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Wheels (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (812)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-03 · PIT6446 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates information to ensure memory recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 812 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-11-26 · Service Brakes · 86,000 mi“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 caused brake fluid to leak. the dealer (joseph chevrol…”
2018-08-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 85,000 mi“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 times and i try now to not press the pedal complete…”
2017-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 109,000 mi“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 he told me either the engine needs to be replaced o…”
2016-07-29 · Wheels · 75,000 mi“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.…”
2016-07-05 · Wheels · 100,000 mi“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.…”
2016-05-17 · Service Brakes · 75,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade. while driving approximately 70 mph, the brakes made a metal to metal grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and made unknown repairs. the failure recurred approximately one year later. the stabilizer light remained illuminated. the dealer was unable to diagn…”
2016-04-11 · Engine · 180,000 mi“engine started misfiring while on highway. engine light came on and was blinking. i pulled off the road and had the car towed to dealer. the result is #6 and #8 are misfiring and also were told that 2 manifold bolts on right side of engine were broken off in engine body. if they cannot get the bolts to back off they will have to pull the head t…”
2016-02-22 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“vehicle stops running. engine dies happened four times, three times at 70 to 80 mph on 6 ln. freeway have to try and steer and use brakes with no power. once to the side of the road let sit for a few minutes and it starts up again. have had it to the dealer and they say they have no idea what is wrong when they put on the computer. i feel that…”
2015-09-09 · Engine · 105,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence then towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.…”
2015-06-08 · Electrical System · 78,000 mi“my rear hatch will not open with key pad or from in side the vehicle. why don't you have a key entry for this kind of problem? this is a safety hazzard.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.