Does the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

5 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

There are 1526 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V05100005/02/2021Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 250

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alterna

NHTSA #21V05400005/02/2021Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicle

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alterna

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

TSB #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.

TSB #11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #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.

TSB #11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11026104

This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.

TSB #11026017

This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.

TSB #11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s

Showing the 8 most recent of 1526 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20210429Component: AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V054000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAIL

20181217Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVING NORMAL ON A CITY STREET FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE VEHICLE STARTED ACTING STRANGE, THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, THE AC& HTG CAME ON, HTG&FAN FOR THE SEATS CAME ON, CLOCK BLIN

20181217Component: ENGINE

20181217Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

20150526Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE DASH LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING, RADIO WENT ON AND OFF, DOOR LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, REVVED THE ENGINE, COOLED SEATS AUTOMATICALLY CAME ON, ALL DASH LIGHTS CAME

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