VIN Vehicle Report

2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Base

1GYS3EEJ6BR231783

Vehicle history report for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Base (VIN 1GYS3EEJ6BR231783). Beige, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 6.0L 8-cyl, gasoline. 16,257 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

No open recalls Gasoline

2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Base, Beige, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] — representative vehicle photo for VIN 1GYS3EEJ6BR231783 — Representative photo of this make, model & year · via Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Reported mileage16,257 mi

LocationCa, USA

ColorBeige

Last listed price$41,000

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Cadillac

Model

Escalade Hybrid

Year

2011

Trim

Base

Body style

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

6.0L 8-cyl

Cylinders

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4x2

Doors

Assembly plant

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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🧾 Number of owners How many registrations on record

🛞 Odometer readings Reported mileage over time

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Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Air Bags 6 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Power Train 2 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System 2 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Suspension 1 report

🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Structure 1 report

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Seat Belts 1 report

🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 49

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.

POWER TRAIN

The Transmission , the vehicle came to a sudden stop while driving, confirmed by a mechanic, no it has not been inspected by insurance or others accident was avoided, no warnings lights, transmission began to jump in gear like a lunge forward. Double checked it and it would not go forward then it would let you reverse only and then it will not go forward or …

NHTSA ODI #11649775

POWER TRAIN

The whole transmission kept jerking and finally went totally out. I only have 189,000

NHTSA ODI #11648933

SUSPENSION

Swaybar mount is ripped from the frame. Only on the passenger side

NHTSA ODI #11480393

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

-Driver seat would not heat or cool. -When troubleshooting, discovered a melted wire and burnt plug. Could have caused fire. Various others online had the exact issue. There should be a recall. -Not reproduced or confirmed by dealer. The damage is visible, not necessary to take in. -Not inspected, see photos. -No warning lights.

NHTSA ODI #11456840

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the top of the dash cover cracked. There was no reason, it just cracked.

NHTSA ODI #11429053

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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 DEVAN LOWE INC CADILLAC GMC LINCOLN (AL-77 & STEELE STATION RD, ATTALLA, AL 35954, (256) 344-4832) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS…

NHTSA ODI #11405449

AIR BAGS

NOTHING HAS HAPPENED OTHER THAN THERE IS A CURRENT AIRBAG RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. MANY OTHER MAKES AND MODELS ALSO HAVE THIS TAKATA AIRBAG ISSUE AND THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED/OR REPLACED AND THE RECALL IS LIFTED. YET CADILLAC/GM IS STILL REFUSING TO HAVE THIS DONE SO I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A VEHICLE WHICH THE NHTSA SAYS IT NOT SAFE YET CADILLAC SAYS IT IS AND NO …

NHTSA ODI #11364671

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

JUST CHECKED VIN # AND SAID 0 UNREPAIRED RECALLS. DOES THIS MEAN THEY MEED TO BE FIX OR THAT MY VEHICLE ISNT AFFECTED AND IS IT IS AFFCETED WHERE OR WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT.

NHTSA ODI #11360038

+ 41 more complaints on record.