2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#17 most-complained of 21 Escalade ESV years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Escalade ESV model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 13
- 12 city / 16 hwy
Top 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Airbags1 (20%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 05V552000Dec 7, 2005Other32,068 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 12 MPG
- Highway
- 16 MPG
- Combined
- 13 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $6,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Escalade ESV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV ranks #17 of 21 among Escalade ESV model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,500 miles.
- Does the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, most recently reported 2005, covering other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- EPA rates the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV at 13 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.