The 2006 Cadillac Escalade Esv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 32,068 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT05V5520002005-12-0732,068 affected
Defect
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT…
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The brake lines were corroded and leaking in at least two locations. The dealer massey cadillac of south orlando had to replace from the rear axle to the master cylinder. This happened while we were driving on international drive on our way home to mc.”
“Exhaust manifold missing bolts, transmission lines leaking at quick connect connection, intake manifold gasket leaking, heater hose leaking at connection. Most of these items are common concerns amongst other owners of same engine size. No recall on manifold bolts? Complete safety hazard.”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade esv. While the contact's husband was driving 65 mph, a small truck moved into his lane. He attempted to move into the left lane and tapped the brakes to slow down. The transmission dropped into first or second gear on its own and caused the vehicle to…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade esv. While driving 30 mph up a very steep mountain with very steep switchbacks, the vehicle completely shut off. The power steering and power brakes stopped operating as well. The warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. Five to ten minutes…”
“Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade esv. While driving at 45 mph, the contact's vehicle b was involved in a car crash. The contact loss control of the vehicle and rear ended another vehicle, and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end. The…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade Esv as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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