2006 Cadillac Escalade Esv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Cadillac Escalade Esv model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (721)
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 2025-07-18 · 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
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 721 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-02-18 · Service Brakes · 115,000 mi“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.…”
2015-02-26 · Engine · 118,000 mi“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. …”
2008-07-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 11,000 mi“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 later, the contact was able to restart the vehicl…”
2008-07-07 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 36,500 mi“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 severely swerve across the freeway at 180 degrees.…”
2007-01-25 · Air Bags · 13,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 contact has a police report. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.