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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

2 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

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2010454 · manufacturer campaign 10426

17 December 2010

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2011 · Avalanche 2011 · Colorado 2011 · Express 2011 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear axle cross pin was improperly heat treated (during the manufacturing process) and could fracture and become displaced within the rear differential. As a result the driver may hear a banging noise emanating from the rear axle. Also, if the pin shifts out of position it could create an interference and cause the rear axle to lock. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear axle cross pin.

3,945 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016307 · manufacturer campaign 49151, 49152

15 June 2016

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

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

What is wrong

This Safety Improvement Program was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-591. General Motors Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in 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. Dealers will replace the passenger inflator on affected vehicles. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in the states listed below should contact a General Motors dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. 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.

7,809 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSuperseded

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, of which 2 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. 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 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.