2011 Cadillac Escalade Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / Chassis :	Body-on-Frame
Production Years for Series :	2007 - 2014
Price :	MSRP: $61,425-87,725 Invoice: $57,425-81,965
Weight :	5488 lbs \| 2489.315 kg
MPG City :	14
MPG Highway :	18

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6162 cc \| 376.0 cu in. \| 6.2 L.
Power :	403 HP (296.608 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :	417 Ft-Lbs (565 NM) @ 4300 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10.4:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM
Ignition system :	Coil near plug ignition, iridium electrode tip / iridium core spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

V 8
Displacement :	5967 cc \| 364.1 cu in. \| 6.0 L.
Power :	332 HP (244.352 KW) @ 5100 RPM
Torque :	367 Ft-Lbs (498 NM) @ 4100 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10.8:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.02
2nd Gear :	2.36
3rd Gear :	1.52
4th Gear :	1.15
5th Gear :	0.85
6th Gear :	0.66

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Cadillac Escalade RWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
Cadillac Escalade 4WD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :
Cadillac Escalde Hybrid RWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 4WD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V050000
Summary	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 the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands or 'Zone A.' Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or 'Zone B.' These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V054000
Summary	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 A.' Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or 'Zone B.' Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or 'Zone C.' These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V643000
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
Consequence	THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	GM SAFETY RECALL NO. 100426.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V339000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Consequence	THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes	GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11191.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20101203
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V007000
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
Consequence	THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION TO 10V-643.GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 10426A.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20110509
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V827000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the 'Start' position.
Consequence	If stuck in the 'Start' position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the 'Accessory' position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2011 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$40,925
Avg. Home :	$262,260
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.48
Total Car Production :	8,661,535

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has wheelbase sizes of 116.00 and 130.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has lengths of 202.50-, 222.00-, 222.90-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has width of 79.00 and 79.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade have?A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has 37.90- to 41.10-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade have?A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has legroom of 41.30 inches.

Q: What is the 2011 Cadillac Escalade's towing capacity?A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has a towing capaicty of 8300.00 lbs.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade was offered as a ESV SUV, EXT Truck, SUV.

Q: How much did the 2011 Cadillac Escalade cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade had an MSRP of $61,425 - $$87,725 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2011 Cadillac Escalade have? A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade had the following engine options: V 8 (6162 cc | 376.0 cu in. | 6.2 L.) with 403 HP (296.608 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 417 Ft-Lbs (565 NM) @ 4300 RPM

V 8 (5967 cc | 364.1 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 332 HP (244.352 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 367 Ft-Lbs (498 NM) @ 4100 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2011 Cadillac Escalade have? A: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade had a 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80 gearbox.