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2015 Cadillac Escalade

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

8

8 current

Combined

13.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,476

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.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018482 · manufacturer campaign 18289

7 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015 · Silverado 2015 · Suburban 2015 · Tahoe 2015 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may experience a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist followed by a sudden return of EPS assist, particularly during low-speed turning manoeuvres due to an electrical/software issue. If EPS assist is lost and suddenly returned, the unexpected change in steering effort could affect vehicle control, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the EPS module software. Note: If power steering assist is lost and the vehicle reverts to manual steering, a dash message would be displayed stating there is an EPS problem. Additionally, this issue could also affect radio, stabilitrak, the driver information centre, chime, door-lock, air conditioning, and/or cruise control function.

95,832 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017342 · manufacturer campaign 17287

10 July 2017

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015–2016 · Corvette 2015 · Silverado 2014–2017 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reflash the SDM with new software. In vehicles with any previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, the dealers will replace the existing SDM with a new SDM containing the latest software.

152 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2016502 · manufacturer campaign 16049

12 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015 · Silverado 2015–2016 · Suburban 2015–2016 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with Continental P275/55R20 CrossContact LX20 tires, a manufacturing defect could cause a lack of adhesion between belts in the tire. Affected tires may exhibit localized tread wear, excessive vibration, noise and bulging in the tread area. Continued use could cause the belts to separate, which could lead to full belt/tread loss. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect tire date code markings to determine whether they are from the affected date code. Affected tires will be replaced.

1,435 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016439 · manufacturer campaign 16007

9 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: Encore 2014–2017 · LaCrosse 2014–2016 · Escalade 2015–2016 · Corvette 2014–2017 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reflash the SDM with new software. In vehicles with any previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, the dealers will replace the existing SDM with a new SDM containing the latest software. Note: This recall affects 2014-2017 model year Sierra LD/Silverado LD models and 2015-2016 model year Sierra HD/Silverado HD model vehicles.

362,263 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2014577 · manufacturer campaign 14008

18 December 2014

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015 · Silverado 2015 · Sierra 2015 · Yukon 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, exhaust components may overheat while the vehicle is idling in cold temperatures. This could cause nearby plastic components to overheat and melt, possibly resulting in smoke and/or fire and increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014-005.

10 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2014437 · manufacturer campaign 14686

7 October 2014

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The top cover of the passenger side instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in the passenger side airbag deploying irregularly. This would increase the potential for a front passenger seat occupant injury (where deployment is warranted).

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover.

44 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014180 · manufacturer campaign 14220

21 May 2014

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The passenger side airbag mounting may not have been welded to specification, which could affect airbag deployment and result in non-compliance to the standard, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the instrument panel right side upper trim panel.

57 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 47% of 99 2015 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2015 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Cadillac Escalade get?
NRCan rates the 2015 Cadillac Escalade at 13.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 317 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2015 Cadillac Escalade for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,476 in fuel, producing roughly 5,180 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 6 August 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.