The vehicle dossier US · 2017
2017 Cadillac
ESCALADEProblems & recalls
51 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 22 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 51 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 10 years with reports.
29,000 miles is the median among 23 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 15,000–48,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
2 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMCampaign 19V645000
Reported concern
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Manufacturer’s stated response
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Manufacturer campaign: N192268490
Read campaign 19V645000 at NHTSASEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERCampaign 16V651000
Reported concern
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer’s stated response
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Manufacturer campaign: 16007
Read campaign 16V651000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
1,444 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
PIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037253 at NHTSAPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035340 at NHTSAPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030974 at NHTSAPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030092 at NHTSAPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030091 at NHTSAPIT6483This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.NHTSA ID 11028700
This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028700 at NHTSAPIT6400AThis PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in th…NHTSA ID 11027698
This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11027698 at NHTSAPIP5700GThis PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when orderingNHTSA ID 11027689
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11027689 at NHTSAPIP4902UThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11027601
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11027601 at NHTSAPIT5214GThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without u…NHTSA ID 11025755
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11025755 at NHTSAPIP5700FThis PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when orderingNHTSA ID 11024777
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024777 at NHTSAPIP6088This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identifyNHTSA ID 11024446
This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identify
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024446 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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