Tl* the contact owns a 2012 cadillac escalade hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went over a bump in the roadway and loss power steering functionality without warning. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to brotherton cadillac located at 215 sw 12th st, suite 101, renton wa 98057, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 346
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
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What 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 cadillac escalade hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, all the warning light in the instrument panel illuminated as the brake pedal sank into the floor board and failed to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was a bad cell in the battery and as a result, it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
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Questions about the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Is the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, close to a typical Escalade Hybrid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
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