2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV rates Good with a complaint index of 20, ranking 17th worst out of 21 model years. It has 5 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 Escalade ESV years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 13
- 12 city / 16 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Airbags1 (20%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during a crash at 45 mph after the driver lost control and struck a tree.
- The transmission dropped into a lower gear on its own at highway speed, causing the vehicle to swerve sharply.
- The engine shut off while climbing a steep grade, with power steering and power brakes lost at the same time until the vehicle restarted itself minutes later.
- Owners reported exhaust manifold bolts missing along with leaks at the transmission lines, intake manifold gasket, and heater hose connection.
- Brake lines corroded and leaked in multiple spots, requiring line replacement from the rear axle to the master cylinder.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 20 for the 2006 Escalade ESV, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Escalade ESV model years. It ranks 17th worst out of 21 years tracked, meaning most years have more reported problems.
- Why isn't the 2006 Escalade ESV rated higher than Good?
- Its verdict is capped at Good because complaint records for the 2005-2009 model years are less complete, even though its complaint index of 20 is low.
- What is the top problem area for the 2006 Escalade ESV?
- Engine problems are the top complaint category, accounting for 40% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 64,500 miles.
- Does the 2006 Escalade ESV have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2006 Escalade ESV, campaign 05V552000, covering incorrect tire and loading information labels.
- How does the 2006 Escalade ESV compare to the 2007 model?
- The 2007 Escalade ESV has a complaint index of 75 and an Avoid verdict, much worse than the 2006 model's complaint index of 20 and Good verdict.