Model year guide

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

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints52
Combined14 mpg
Typical price$34,201

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V050000 · 05/02/2021

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…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V054000 · 05/02/2021

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…

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #14V827000 · 30/12/2014

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…

Suspension:rear:axle:spindle NHTSA Campaign #11V007000 · 06/01/2011

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.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT safety ratings

Rollover★★★★★

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

Combined14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT worth?

Low
$25,000
Typical price
$34,201
High
$40,000

From 14 comparable 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT listings.

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.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$22,350
Total$46,350
Per mile$0.62

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

Trims
Premium · Luxury · Base
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl

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.