2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls 4
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…
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 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Ch…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for t…
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE …
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT common problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($34,201) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,842), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT trims & engines on record
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT vehicles on record
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2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT — frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, electrical system.
What is the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT crash-test ratings of rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT get?
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).
How much is a 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT worth?
Comparable 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT listings run roughly $25,000–$40,000, typically around $34,201 (from 14 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.