28 Aug 2017
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Flood damage reported
Water damage reported
Damage Report
Vehicle History Report
2015 Cadillac Escalade Luxury
VIN 1GYS3BKJ2FR274221Sample reportReport generated: 21 Aug 2026
Problems were reported for this vehicle
Damage Brands, Odometer Brands. Read the sections below before you buy.
- branded titleSalvage, Flood, Not Actual Mileage, Rebuilt
4
Accidents reported
8
Previous owners
17
Service records
At least one open safety recall. The manufacturer will carry out the repair free of charge — contact a franchised dealer with the VIN.
AI Summary
This 2015 Cadillac Escalade Luxury has a heavily branded title history. It was declared a total loss with flood and water damage on 08/28/2017, and the title shows salvage, flood, rebuilt, and “not actual mileage” brands. The report also notes DMV odometer problems, meaning the mileage shown on the vehicle is not guaranteed to be accurate. At least one manufacturer recall has been reported and still requires service, and the original manufacturer warranty is marked as voided.
There are multiple damage and water-damage events recorded after the total loss, including undercarriage damage reported on 01/11/2019 and additional water damage events on 05/20/2019 and 08/30/2019. Eight personal-use owners are reported, mostly in Tennessee, with frequent changes of ownership. The odometer readings generally rise over time, with the latest reading at 124,467 miles in 2026, but the presence of a “not actual mileage” title means the true mileage is uncertain. Seventeen service records are reported, including regular oil changes and some repairs, but no airbag deployments or structural damage issues are specifically reported, and no new title problems are shown after the initial salvage/flood/rebuilt branding.
Written by AI from the data in this report. It can miss or misstate details — check anything important against the sections below.
Vehicle Specifications
Year
2015
Make
Cadillac
Model
Escalade Luxury
Body type
4 Door Wagon/Sport Utility
Engine
6.2L V8 F OHV 16V
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Rear wheel drive
Trim
Luxury
Made in
United States
Last odometer
124,467 mi
Title History
Title brands are permanent designations a state applies to a vehicle, and they follow the VIN even after it is re-titled elsewhere.
Source: national vehicle records
| Record | Owners 1-6 | Owner 7 | Owner 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Brands Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon | Problem Found | No Additional Problems | No Additional Problems |
| Odometer Brands Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits | Problem Found | No Additional Problems | No Additional Problems |
Ownership History
The number of owners is estimated.
Source: national vehicle records
| Record | Owners 1-6 | Owner 7 | Owner 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year purchased | 2014 | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type of owner | Personal | Personal | Personal |
| Estimated length of ownership | 8 yrs. 8 mo. | 1 yr. 11 mo. | 1 yr. 2 mo. |
| Owned in the following states/provinces | See Details | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Estimated miles driven per year | — | — | — |
| Last reported odometer reading | 86,242 | 96,076 | 124,467 |
Additional History
Source: national vehicle records
| Record | Owners 1-6 | Owner 7 | Owner 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Loss Total Loss Reported: 08/28/2017. | Total Loss Reported | No New Issues Reported | No New Issues Reported |
| Structural Damage We recommend that you have this vehicle inspected by a collision repair specialist. | No Issues Reported | No Issues Reported | No Issues Reported |
| Airbag Deployment No airbag deployment reported. | No Issues Reported | No Issues Reported | No Issues Reported |
| Odometer Check DMV title problems reported. | Odometer Problem | No New Issues Indicated | No New Issues Indicated |
| Accident / Damage DMV title problems reported. Water damage reported: 08/28/2017, 05/20/2019, and 08/30/2019. Damage reported: 01/11/2019. | Severe Damage | No New Issues Reported | No New Issues Reported |
| Manufacturer Recall At least 1 manufacturer recall requires service. Check for open recalls or schedule dealer service on GM vehicles at recalls.gm.com. | Recall Reported | No New Recalls Reported | No New Recalls Reported |
| Basic Warranty Original manufacturer warranty likely voided by manufacturer. | Warranty Voided | Warranty Voided | Warranty Voided |
Mileage
Each point is an odometer reading someone reported. A reading lower than the one before it, or a long flat stretch, is worth asking about.
- Problems reported
- Aug 2017 — Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
- Sep 2017 — NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
- Dec 2017 — SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
- May 2018 — SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
- Sep 2018 — Recall #N182156820 EPS LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST
- Jan 2019 — Damage to undercarriage
- May 2019 — Damage to front
- Aug 2019 — Water damage reported
- Sep 2019 — Recall #N192268490 INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT
Accident / Damage History
Source: national vehicle records
11 Jan 2019
Damage reported
Damage to undercarriage
Damage Report
20 May 2019
Water damage reported
Damage to front
Damage Report
30 Aug 2019
Water damage reported
Damage Report
Detailed History
Every event reported for this vehicle, in the order it was reported.
Source: national vehicle records
28 Aug 2014
Vehicle sold
Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai
Friendswood, TX
281-283-7000
roncarterclearlake.com
31 Aug 2014
Vehicle offered for sale
Dealer Inventory
03 Sep 2014
Vehicle serviced
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Emissions inspection performed
Emissions or safety inspection performed
Safety inspection performed
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
03 Oct 2014
Vehicle serviced
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
13 Oct 2014
2 mi
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as White
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
24 Oct 2014
1,766 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
13 Mar 2015
7,390 mi
Vehicle serviced
Instrument panel repaired
Oil and filter changed
Tires rotated
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
01 Sep 2015
Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
Vehicle color noted as White
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
16 Sep 2015
14,739 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Tires rotated
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
04 Nov 2015
17,190 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Steering column replaced
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
05 May 2016
24,330 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Cabin air filter checked
Front seat cover replaced
Oil and filter changed
Steering column replaced
Steering/suspension checked
Suspension serviced
Tires rotated
Trim repaired
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
29 Aug 2016
28,100 mi
Passed emissions inspection
Texas
Inspection Station
01 Sep 2016
Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
Vehicle color noted as White
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
26 Oct 2016
30,043 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Airbag computer/module reprogrammed
Front brake pads replaced
Telephone repaired
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
13 Dec 2016
31,390 mi
Vehicle serviced
A/C hose/line replaced
Oil and filter changed
Steering column replaced
Tires rotated
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
09 May 2017
38,137 mi
Vehicle serviced
Decals/letters/name plates replaced
Oil and filter changed
Rear door latch replaced
Tire(s) balanced
Tires rotated
Vehicle washed/detailed
Big Star Cadillac
Friendswood, TX
281-819-4700
07 Aug 2017
41,311 mi
Passed emissions inspection
Texas
Inspection Station
28 Aug 2017
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Flood damage reported
Water damage reported
Damage Report
01 Sep 2017
Title or registration issued to insurance company
Passed safety inspection
Vehicle color noted as White
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
01 Sep 2017
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
FLOOD DAMAGE TITLE ISSUED
Passed safety inspection
Vehicle color noted as White
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
25 Dec 2017
New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
FLOOD DAMAGE TITLE ISSUED
Vehicle color noted as White
Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
30 Apr 2018
41,771 mi
Vehicle purchase reported
Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
01 May 2018
Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
FLOOD DAMAGE TITLE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Vehicle color noted as White
Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
07 Sep 2018
Manufacturer Safety recall issued
NHTSA #18V586
Transport Canada# 2018482
Recall #N182156820 EPS LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST
Status: Remedy Available
General Motors
07 Dec 2018
41,945 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Zeigler Buick Cadillac GMC of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL
847-929-4980
zeiglergmbuick.com
11 Jan 2019
Damage reported
Damage to undercarriage
Damage Report
14 Mar 2019
Vehicle offered for sale
Auto Auction
20 May 2019
Water damage reported
Damage to front
Damage Report
05 Jul 2019
44,309 mi
Vehicle serviced
Alignment performed
Battery/charging system checked
Catalytic converter replaced
Fluids checked
Four wheel alignment performed
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Steve Hopkins Honda
Fairfield, CA
707-427-1000
hopkinsautogroup.com
08 Jul 2019
44,352 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire condition and pressure checked
Mazzei Chevrolet
Vacaville, CA
707-448-6226
mazzeichevrolet.com
11 Jul 2019
44,628 mi
Passed emissions inspection
California
Inspection Station
08 Aug 2019
45,632 mi
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
30 Aug 2019
Water damage reported
Damage Report
06 Sep 2019
Manufacturer Safety recall issued
NHTSA #19V645
Transport Canada# tbd
Recall #N192268490 INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT
Status: Remedy Available
General Motors
17 Nov 2020
54,017 mi
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
09 Sep 2021
83,484 mi
Vehicle offered for sale
Doug Henry Buick GMC
Goldsboro, NC
919-736-3401
doughenrygoldsboro.com
04 Oct 2021
84,000 mi
Listed as a dealer vehicle
Vehicle sold
Auto Auction
11 Oct 2021
Vehicle sold
Doug Henry Buick GMC
Goldsboro, NC
919-736-3401
doughenrygoldsboro.com
29 Nov 2021
84,005 mi
Vehicle purchase reported
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
29 Dec 2021
Vehicle purchase reported
Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
19 May 2022
86,242 mi
Vehicle serviced
A/C refrigerant recharged
Crusader Autoworks
Smyrna, TN
615-984-4049
26 Jun 2023
96,076 mi
Vehicle purchase reported
Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
02 Aug 2023
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
04 Jun 2025
103,515 mi
Vehicle purchase reported
Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
23 Sep 2025
108,723 mi
Vehicle serviced
Oil and filter changed
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Madison, AL
256-206-3541
vioc.com
01 Mar 2026
115,966 mi
Vehicle serviced
Oil and filter changed
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Madison, AL
256-206-3541
vioc.com
29 Jun 2026
Registration issued or renewed
Correction to record
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as White
Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Dept.
15 Aug 2026
124,467 mi
Vehicle serviced
Oil and filter changed
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Madison, TN
615-865-9511
vioc.com
NMVTIS Consumer Access Disclaimer
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is an electronic system that contains information on certain automobiles titled in the United States. NMVTIS is intended to serve as a reliable source of title and brand history for automobiles, but it does not contain detailed information regarding a vehicle’s repair history.
All states, insurance companies, and junk and salvage yards are required by federal law to regularly report information to NMVTIS. However, NMVTIS does not contain information on all motor vehicles in the United States because some states are not yet providing their vehicle data to the system. Currently, the data provided to NMVTIS by states is provided in a variety of time frames; while some states report and update NMVTIS data in “real-time” (as title transactions occur), other states send updates less frequently, such as once every 24 hours or within a period of days.
Information on previous, significant vehicle damage may not be included in the system if the vehicle was never determined by an insurance company (or other appropriate entity) to be a “total loss” or branded by a state titling agency. Conversely, an insurance carrier may be required to report a “total loss” even if the vehicle’s titling-state has not determined the vehicle to be “salvage” or “junk.”
A vehicle history report is NOT a substitute for an independent vehicle inspection. Before making a decision to purchase a vehicle, consumers are strongly encouraged to also obtain an independent vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle does not have hidden damage. The Approved NMVTIS Data Providers (look for the NMVTIS logo) can include vehicle condition data from sources other than NMVTIS.
NMVTIS data INCLUDES (as available by those entities required to report to the System):
- Information from participating state motor vehicle titling agencies.
- Information on automobiles, buses, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, motor homes, and tractors. NMVTIS may not currently include commercial vehicles if those vehicles are not included in a state’s primary database for title records (in some states, those vehicles are managed by a separate state agency), although these records may be added at a later time.
- Information on “brands” applied to vehicles provided by participating state motor vehicle titling agencies. Brand types and definitions vary by state, but may provide useful information about the condition or prior use of the vehicle.
- Most recent odometer reading in the state’s title record.
- Information from insurance companies, and auto recyclers, including junk and salvage yards, that is required by law to be reported to the system, beginning March 31, 2009. This information will include if the vehicle was determined to be a “total loss” by an insurance carrier.
- Information from junk and salvage yards receiving a “cash for clunker” vehicle traded-in under the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (CARS) Program.
Consumers are advised to visit www.vehiclehistory.gov for details on how to interpret the information in the system and understand the meaning of various labels applied to vehicles by the participating state motor vehicle titling agencies.
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