general problems of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade

Six problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade based on all problems reported for the 2011 Escalade.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2021

The top of the dash cover cracked. There was no reason, it just cracked.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2020

Just checked VIN # and said 0 unrepaired recalls. Does this mean they meed to be fix or that my vehicle isnt affected and is it is affceted where or what can I do about it.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2020

The rear lift door access unlocks on it's own frequently. The whole rear door lifted open while I was driving.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2019

Door handle for all doors break off with or without an motor vehicle collision. Self-extracation from vehicle is unlikely without repair.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2011

2011 Cadillac Escalade esv 26771 power rear cargo door is a serious safety hazard. Son was seriously hurt at airport luggage claims when a power rear cargo door was closing came down on his head and face with out warning of any kind that this door was closing. The door is so large and heavy. It comes downs to fast and does not retract back up when it hits something. The driver had no warning that a person was behind him as he closed the door. This is a very serious problem that will kill someone and should be corrected. The door needs to be change so that it cannot open from overhead. This door is to large and heavy to have something coming down from that distance. The is door suspender in air above the top of the Escalade. This is a very very serious safety problem someone will be killed are lose body parts if this design is not changed. This a very poor design and it should never been put on an vehicle .

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2011

2011 Cadillac Escalade esv 26771 power rear cargo door is a serious safety hazard. Son was seriously hurt at airport luggage claims when a power rear cargo door was closing came down on his head and face with out warning of any kind that this door was closing. The door is so large and heavy as it comes downs it's fast and does not retract back up when it hits something. The driver had no warning that a person was behind him as he closed the door. This is a very serious problem that could kill someone and should be corrected. This door should be change so that it cannot open from overhead. This door is to large and heavy to have something coming down from that distance that's above the top of the Escalade. This is a very very serious safety problem someone will be killed are loose body parts if this design is not changed. This a very poor design.


Other Equipment related problems of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade

Equipment problems
6
Carrier/rack problems
1


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