2006 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
26 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 8/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2006 sits among all Escalade years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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,…
Technical service bulletins
812 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2006 Escalade TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2006 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
The 2006 Cadillac Escalade drew 26 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 8/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2006 Cadillac Escalade problems?
The top reported problems for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade are electrical (7 complaints), engine (4), and brakes & stability (4).
Does the 2006 Cadillac Escalade have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2006 Cadillac Escalade. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.