Model year 2015 · Cadillac

2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on May 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V329000	May 21, 2026	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
26V289000	May 7, 2026	Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Do not drive
19V645000	September 6, 2019	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum
18V586000	September 7, 2018	Steering › Electric Power Assist System
17V437000	July 10, 2017	Air Bags › Frontal
16V651000	September 8, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal
14V624000	October 6, 2014	Air Bags
14V259000	May 16, 2014	Air Bags
14V007000	January 13, 2014	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System

Systems involved: Air Bags (5) · Seat Belts (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V329000Manufacturer no. N262555870

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: May 21, 2026
Owner notification: August 16, 2027
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,014 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: May 20, 2014 – July 17, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V329000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V289000Manufacturer no. N262557620

Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2026
Owner notification: May 18, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 66 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: July 15, 2014 – August 25, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

Safety risk

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V289000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V645000Manufacturer no. N192268490

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

Report received by NHTSA: September 6, 2019
Owner notification: October 8, 2019
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 3,456,719 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: December 3, 2013 – August 19, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V645000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V586000Manufacturer no. 18289

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA: September 7, 2018
Owner notification: October 12, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,015,918 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: December 3, 2013 – July 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

Safety risk

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V586000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V437000Manufacturer no. 17287

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: July 10, 2017
Owner notification: August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 40,683 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: December 3, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, 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.

Safety risk

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy

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 August 4, 2017. 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 17287.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V437000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V651000Manufacturer no. 16007

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: September 8, 2016
Owner notification: October 13, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,640,162 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: December 3, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V651000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V624000Manufacturer no. 14686

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: October 6, 2014
Owner notification: November 11, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,046 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: September 4, 2014 – September 24, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel top cover on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect spacer fabric, causing a reduction of adhesion between the spacer fabric and the vinyl show surface. This reduced adhesion may result in inconsistent passenger air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Inconsistent air bag deployment increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14686.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V624000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V259000Manufacturer no. 14220

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: May 16, 2014
Owner notification: June 9, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,838 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: April 6, 2014 – May 13, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an insufficiently heated infrared weld. This may result in only a partial deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

GM sent the owners an interim notification letter on May 16, 2014 to advise owners of the recall, and will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. When the parts are available, dealers will replace the instrument panel right side upper trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14220. Note: Owners are advised that until the vehicle has been remedied, occupants should not sit in the front passenger seat position.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V259000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V007000Manufacturer no. 14008

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System

Report received by NHTSA: January 13, 2014
Owner notification: January 16, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 325,213 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV: December 3, 2013 – December 15, 2013
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE

Defect summary

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.

Safety risk

The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V007000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 21, 2026.