2007 Cadillac Escalade Reliability
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade has 286 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with nearby Escalade model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Escalade's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
286
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
14
Complaints citing a crash
11
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Cadillac Escalade complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2006 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 139 | 49% |
| Electrical system | 42 | 15% |
| Engine | 41 | 14% |
| Body structure | 27 | 9% |
| Stability control | 26 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 20 | 7% |
| Suspension | 14 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 5% |
2007 Cadillac Escalade recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V307000 | Aug 11, 2006 | Wheels — rim | Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the… |
| 08V441000 | Aug 28, 2008 | Electrical system | Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv, Escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick… |
| 10V240000 | Jun 4, 2010 | Electrical system | Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv, Escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc… |
| 21V052000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles… |
| 21V050000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Escalade years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Escalade analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 62 | 4 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2006 | 24 | 2 | Service brakes | Better year |
| 2007 (this page) | 286 | 5 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2008 | 167 | 4 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2009 | 79 | 5 | Air bags | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade on the used market
- 27 of 170 2007 Cadillac Escalade listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2007 Cadillac Escalade
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Cadillac Escalade reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade has 286 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with nearby Escalade model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Escalade's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Cadillac Escalade problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade are air bags (139), electrical system (42), engine (41), body structure (27). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, including 06V307000 (wheels — rim) and 08V441000 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 24 complaints and 2 recalls (better year); the 2008 has 167 complaints and 4 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 286 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Cadillac Escalade?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
More Cadillac Escalade research
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Escalade, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.