Recall
Cadillac Escalade — 14V007000
NHTSA ID
14V007000
Make
Cadillac
Model
Escalade
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2014-01-13
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Units Affected
325,213
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
14008
Summary
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Consequence
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.