What's funny is I saw this thread title and was like, "...is this for me?"
1) Recalls mostly, plus GM is being super careful with this launch as they basically own the full size SUV market and don't want that to change considering these things print money for the company. Our admin at GMI was supposed to get an Escalade press vehicle this week but they swapped it for a Sierra 2500HD to get the recall work done on the Escalade.
Plus the SUVs that do make it to dealer lots seem to get snapped up pretty quickly. Demand's high right now.
2) Probably.
3) Yes.
4. CTS-V and ATS-V are on the way.