Cadillac · Escalade ESV · 2017
2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
1
Recall
0
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 1 recall and 0 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 0
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
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This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
20.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 16V651000August 09, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
0 totalNo complaints on record for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
NHTSA has received 0 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Complaint data is available on this page. Browse the complaints section above for details.
Does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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