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2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

16.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,130

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020591 · manufacturer campaign N212328760

2 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2007–2011 · Avalanche 2007–2011 · Silverado 2007–2011 · Suburban 2007–2011 · and 4 more

What is wrong

Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: This recall is for vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity, and that were subsequently imported into Canada. Affected states: American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Virginia and West Virginia.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag inflator. Note: This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

9,660 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015002 · manufacturer campaign 14696 / 14912

30 December 2014

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2011–2012 · Avalanche 2011 · Silverado 2011–2012 · Suburban 2011–2012 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition lock cylinder could cause the key to stick in the "start" position if the vehicle interior temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is operated in this condition and the interior temperature cools or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event, the key could move out of the "start" position, rotate past the "run" position and into the "accessory" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the steering column for identifying information and replace if necessary.

10,651 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2011240 · manufacturer campaign 11191

28 June 2011

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2011 · Silverado 2011 · Suburban 2011 · Tahoe 2011 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. This could allow the joint to separate, resulting in a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will tighten the intermediate steering shaft bolts to specifications.

97 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 12% of 270 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
377 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV at 16.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 377 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,130 in fuel, producing roughly 6,156 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 17 September 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.