Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 28 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac Escalade based on all problems reported for the Escalade.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2020 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 11/13/2020

Loss of taste and smell except for brain matter followed by nasal drip in back of throat. Steering wheel air bag did not deploy. Right rear tire pop in freeway 94 westbound on 13 Friday November 2020. Usaa sent diagnostics of vehicle's recall information. Called manufacturer of vehicle to report recall and denied off recall and info on insurance diagnostics sent. See uploads:.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 10/26/2020

I was driving on a two lane highway and I suddenly lost control of the steering wheel. The steering wheel became very hard to maneuver causing me to veer out of my lane causing a crash. The airbags also did not deploy fully causing me to have a dislocated shoulder and broken ribs. The car also caught on fire during impact and I had to be pulled from the vehicle. The recall regarding the steering wheel locking up on me is most likely the reason I lost control of the vehicle.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 09/18/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 42 mph they noticed another vehicle going the wrong direction and heading towards them. The contact swerved the vehicle to the left in order to avoid a collision with the other vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle then ended up off the road eventually hitting a rock in alawn nearby. The vehicle's front end was severly damaged as parts of the vehicle's front end was no longer attached to the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle's airbags did not deploy and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer as of yet. The contact received injuries to their back and arm, however, no medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the scheduled appointment date for the repair had not come before the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. Gl.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 10/27/2016

The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. Another vehicle traveling 60 mph failed to stop at a red light and crashed into the front and rear driver side doors of the contact's vehicle. The front driver's air bag, the door air bag, the curtain air bag, and the steering air bag failed to deploy. The manufacturer was able to investigate the vehicle's black box at an unknown location were the vehicle was towed. However, the black box did not record the crash information. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the right arm, hip, back, legs, and face, which required medical attention. Police report number: 16fl122187 was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 09/30/2016

Takata recall. My vehicle has been recalled due to takata airbags beginning in may 2016. There has been no resolution to the airbag issue and it is now December 10, 2016. My car is not safe to drive with these defective airbags. I was involved in an accident recently and the airbags did not even deploy.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 08/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact's vehicle t-boned another vehicle and crashed into an electrical box. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruised ribs and back injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 45 mph through a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the median. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the ankle, back, and neck that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to Cadillac of fayetteville (1637 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28303 (910) 864-8599) where the contact was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 05/06/2016

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Escalade. While pulling into the driveway, the vehicle accelerated without warning crashed into the house. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained neck, shoulder, left knee, right side, and right hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

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9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 05/06/2016

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle unintendedly accelerated while pulling into the car port. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the wall, a pole, a fence, and the house. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and ribs, but did not require medical attention. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who concluded that the failure was not caused by a manufacturer defect. A police report was filed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,281.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 04/22/2016

The contact owned a 2004 Cadillac Escalade esv. While driving approximately 30 mph, the preceding vehicle stopped abruptly and caused the contact to swerve and crash into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed by the insurance company. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

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11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 01/24/2015

A vehicle turned across the road in front of me. Stood on the brakes and felt the brakes grab hard. I initially thought I could miss the truck when first applied brakes, then they felt like they released. No pulsing like you would feel when anti-lock has engaged. Just felt like they released. Also, the airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is in the repair shop now and they told me the airbags are turned off. I've owned the vehicle since it was new and know of any reason why they would be off, nor did I know you could turn them off.

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12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 11/20/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, a tractor trailer crashed into the rear of her vehicle and pushed her vehicle into the vehicle ahead of her. However, the airbags did not deploy. The contact required medical attention and was taken to a hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard to be evaluated for damages. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage 47,000. Ddr.

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13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 11/23/2011

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact crashed into a deer that ran out in the road. The deer struck the vehicle's windshield. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a body shop and the bumper, fog lamps, tow bracket cover, air deflector, fan motors, and radiator were repaired. The contact stated the engine warning indicator illuminated and the lifter was malfunctioning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and several other things were repaired on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 02/10/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. While driving approximately 65-75 mph, the contact fell asleep. The vehicle drifted off the road and crashed into a bridge barrier. The contact sustained a broken wrist and facial lacerations. The front seat passenger was air-lifted to the hospital and sustained a broken right leg and severe facial injuries. The rear seat passenger sustained injuries to the spine. The airbags failed to deploy with the massive impact. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a collision center. The failure mileage was unknown.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 04/26/2008

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 35 mph in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into several trees. The vehicle spun around and ended up facing the opposite direction. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact was injured. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 01/24/2007

- 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 contact has a police report.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/16/2005

On July 16th, 2005; I was involved in a life changing, single vehicle auto accident. I struck a hill with the front right side of the vehicle with enough excessive force to flip this Cadillac Escalade head first. The Escalade flipped twice, impacting the front of the vehicle and landing up side down. Astonishingly, out of the four air bags in this vehicle, not one of them deployed. I purchased this 2004 Escalade brand new and at the time of the accident it only had 15,000 miles. The vehicle is a total loss and it is utterly unbelievable that the air bags did not deploy. I was so impressed with the raved reviews, consumer reports including safety features, and stylish body that this Cadillac Escalade became the vehicle of my dreams. Needless to say, I am very disappointed with my Cadillac experience. I do not trust this vehicle enough to get into another one. I know that I am only here because god decided the spare my life. As a direct result of this accident I frequently suffer severe migraines, dizzy spells, blurred vision, memory loss, and anxiety/panic attacks all which keep me from sleeping. It is extremely difficult to commute from doctors appointments and work for fear of another accident. The next week I had severe chest, shoulder and lower back pains; all of which I am being treated for on a regular basis. I also seek treatment from a neurologist for the head injury. I believe that this vehicle has a serious problem with the air bags and gm should strongly consider investigating this matter.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/16/2005

On July 16th, 2005; I was involved in a life changing, single vehicle auto accident. I struck a hill with the front right side of the vehicle with enough excessive force to flip this Cadillac Escalade head first. The Escalade flipped twice, impacting the front of the vehicle and landing up side down. Astonishingly, out of the four air bags in this vehicle, not one of them deployed. I purchased this 2004 Escalade brand new and at the time of the accident it only had 15,000 miles. The vehicle is a total loss and it is utterly unbelievable that the air bags did not deploy. I was so impressed with the raved reviews, consumer reports including safety features, and stylish body that this Cadillac Escalade became the vehicle of my dreams. Needless to say, I am very disappointed with my Cadillac experience. I do not trust this vehicle enough to get into another one. I know that I am only here because god decided the spare my life. As a direct result of this accident I frequently suffer severe migraines, dizzy spells, blurred vision, memory loss, and anxiety/panic attacks all which keep me from sleeping. It is extremely difficult to commute from doctors appointments and work for fear of another accident. The next week I had severe chest, shoulder and lower back pains; all of which I am being treated for on a regular basis. I also seek treatment from a neurologist for the head injury. I believe that this vehicle has a serious problem with the air bags and gm should strongly consider investigating this matter.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/16/2005

On July 16th, 2005; I was involved in a life changing, single vehicle auto accident. I struck a hill with the front right side of the vehicle with enough excessive force to flip this Cadillac Escalade head first. The Escalade flipped twice, impacting the front of the vehicle and landing up side down. Astonishingly, out of the four air bags in this vehicle, not one of them deployed. I purchased this 2004 Escalade brand new and at the time of the accident it only had 15,000 miles. The vehicle is a total loss and it is utterly unbelievable that the air bags did not deploy. I was so impressed with the raved reviews, consumer reports including safety features, and stylish body that this Cadillac Escalade became the vehicle of my dreams. Needless to say, I am very disappointed with my Cadillac experience. I do not trust this vehicle enough to get into another one. I know that I am only here because god decided the spare my life. As a direct result of this accident I frequently suffer severe migraines, dizzy spells, blurred vision, memory loss, and anxiety/panic attacks all which keep me from sleeping. It is extremely difficult to commute from doctors appointments and work for fear of another accident. The next week I had severe chest, shoulder and lower back pains; all of which I am being treated for on a regular basis. I also seek treatment from a neurologist for the head injury. I believe that this vehicle has a serious problem with the air bags and gm should strongly consider investigating this matter.

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20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 05/11/2005

The consumer was involved in an a serious accident and the air bags did not deploy. There were 2 injuries.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 05/11/2005

Involved in a horrific auto accident with other vehicle. Hit in front passenger & front part of vehicle (by radiator area) at high speed. Est. Speed approx. 45-55 mph with no skid marks, other vehicle stopped when it hit us. New gm/escalade-SUV/"04-with 11,000 miles, bought new declared total loss, with apparent serious frame damage/bent 12 in. And found stress crk. Should give an idea high speed other vehicle traveling. 8-10 seconds from impact, onstar came on automatically, they recd. Emergency message via satellite, vehicle had been in a serious mva and air bags deployed. We didn't call onstar they called us. Next day we called asked how they knew we were accident. Told us depending on the severity, they get certain signals, which ours had advised of seriousness & airbag deployment. Unbelievably, none of our 4 airbags deployed. We & hundreds of our friends are in total disbelief when you see the condition veihicle was left in & that 4 air bags didn't deploy. We were injured but by grace of god injuries were not life threatening. Head,upperandlowerback,neck,legs,shoulder,hipsand arms extremley sore. Has been 33 days since the accident and am still feeling pains & serious headaches but alive. Have decided to become advocates and report accident/incident to possibly safe a person(s) life and make general motors aware that they have a possible defect in their air bags, leading to massive recall and possibly a class action law suit if not fixed. This is a very serious matter. Anytime anyone is hit at rate of speed that we were, to leave brand new SUV Escalade a total loss/ 12 in. Bent frame & stress crack & 4 air bags not deploy - leads us to believe of a serious problem and a serious one for gm/Cadillac. Call for further details (956) 533-0811 (956)358-5272. Thank you & god bless.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 12/05/2002

While driving at 30 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts.

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23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/19/2002

The trunk flooded during a heavy rain fall. The passenger door lock had malfunctioned and the seal around the back door had come apart. The consumer's daughter was in a rollover accident and the air bags did not deploy. Scc.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/19/2002

Consumers daughter lost control of the vehicle resulting in a roll over, and the air bags failed to deploy.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/19/2001

While driving 40 mph vehicle veered and hit a telephone pole, and air bags didnot deploy. Driver and passenger were injured. Dealer contacted. Had frontal impact.

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26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade

The driver loss control of the vehicle and rolled over, and airbags the air bags failed to deploy, and the driver suffered injuries. Ph.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade

Driver lost control and vehicle rolled over but air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade

The trunk flooded, the door lock on the driver side malfunctioned and the lock would not open to close the door. The consumer's daughter loss control of the vehicle and the air bag did not deploy. Scc.


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