2006 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#21 most-complained of 21 Escalade years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Cadillac Escalade has 19 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #21 highest of 21 Escalade model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 2
- 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 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (32%)
- Brakes5 (26%)
- Engine4 (21%)
- Airbags3 (16%)
- Fuel System2 (11%)
- Other2 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (11%)
- Structure & Body1 (5%)
2006 Cadillac Escalade recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
- NHTSA 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Steering123,592 vehicles
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
2006 Cadillac Escalade 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Cadillac Escalade a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ranks #21 of 21 among Escalade model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 19 complaints and 2 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?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), brakes (5 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 88,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade, most recently reported 2005, covering other and steering.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade?
- EPA rates the 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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.