Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V053000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V154000 FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 6 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV has several recalls, mainly concerning the airbag system and occasional fuel system issues. However, owner complaints are relatively low, indicating fewer unforeseen issues. Regular maintenance is essential for reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 45,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive or malfunctioning airbags
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Engine knocking or stalls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.