Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Cadillac Escalade owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called michael Cadillac (5787 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I called all the dealers listed on your web site to have the air bags replaced but they said they dont have the part and cant get it rk chev told me to go to a Cadillac dealer and they dont have it so what do I do, also the engine has aticking noise sinces the time I got the car and they say its nothing but it still doing it ticking and there are a lot of people with the same complaint
1unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN May 27,2016 manufacturer recall number2049151 NHTSA recall number16v381 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary Takata corporation ('Takata') has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv, Escalade ext, Chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, GMC sierra 1500, yukon, yukon xl, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet silverado 2500/3500 and GMC sierra 2500/3500 vehicles. This is based upon Takata's decision that front passenger airbag inflators it supplied to GM are defective. GM has submitted to NHTSA a petition for inconsequentiality and NHTSA has granted GM until August 2017 to complete its investigation and to submit all data supporting the petition. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact notified imperial valley Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (602 wake ave, el centro, ca 92243) and was informed that they neither had the tools nor the procedure to repair the vehicle. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that they knew nothing about the recall. The contact was transferred to another number however, there was no response. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the call repair. The dealer (alaska sales and service anchorage, 1300 e 5th ave, anchorage, ak 99501, [phone]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Faulkner Cadillac trevose (4447 e street rd, feasterville-trevose, pa 19053, [phone]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall - have made numerous attempts to clarify recall at dealership with no conclusion. Dealership says no recall and replacement is available although we have received information that the vehicle is affected by the Takata defect. In a letter re: tk holdings inc it specifically reads in bold script, "if your vehicle contains a defective or potentially defective airbag inflator and is under recall, contact your nearest dealership immediately to schedule a free repair." dealership says they no nothing about this. I read that GM had until August 2017 to remedy situation but have not heard results.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called airport Chevrolet Buick GMC at [phone] (located at 3001 biddle rd, medford, or 97504) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 07/11/17 updated 07/14/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida,…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Airbag complaints in other Escalade years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2010 Cadillac Escalade?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Cadillac Escalade, 55% of the model year's 38 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2010 Cadillac Escalade airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 21V-053 (inflator module, Feb 5, 2021); NHTSA recall 21V-054 (inflator module, Feb 5, 2021); NHTSA recall 21V-050 (inflator module, Feb 5, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Cadillac Escalade airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 168,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.