Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2007. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2024.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 38 | 3 |
| 2025 Escalade | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 Escalade | 52 | 2 |
| 2023 Escalade | 143 | 4 |
| 2022 Escalade | 85 | 4 |
| 2021 Escalade | 78 | 9 |
| 2020 Escalade | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 Escalade | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 Escalade | 21 | 1 |
| 2017 Escalade | 51 | 2 |
| 2016 Escalade | 89 | 4 |
| 2015 Escalade | 98 | 9 |
| 2014 Escalade | 20 | 2 |
| 2013 Escalade | 19 | 4 |
| 2012 Escalade | 20 | 3 |
| 2011 Escalade | 49 | 6 |
| 2010 Escalade | 38 | 3 |
| 2009 Escalade | 58 | 5 |
| 2008 Escalade | 136 | 4 |
| 2007 EscaladeMost complaints | 230 | 4 |
| 2006 Escalade | 19 | 2 |
| 2005 Escalade | 43 | 2 |
| 2004 Escalade | 69 | 2 |
| 2003 Escalade | 81 | 4 |
| 2002 Escalade | 115 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Escalade | 71 | 1 |
| 1999 Escalade | 39 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine505
- Air bags327
- Electrical system279
- Power train190
- Unknown or other122
- Service brakes97
- Fuel/propulsion system79
- Suspension73
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 449 Escalade vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 212 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 |
| 2016 | 20 | 9 |
| 2015 | 30 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 13 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 | 4 |
| 2011 | 13 | 8 |
| 2010 | 14 | 5 |
| 2009 | 14 | 5 |
| 2008 | 38 | 18 |
| 2007 | 66 | 30 |
| 2006 | 14 | 4 |
| 2005 | 39 | 18 |
| 2004 | 44 | 21 |
| 2003 | 29 | 13 |
| 2002 | 38 | 28 |
| 2000 | 12 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 | 2 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 16 model-year variants; 2 of 12 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ | 21.9 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 21.9 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.2 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.2 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | — | 22.8 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | — | 22.2 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | — | 22.2 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 27 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.5–20.0 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| 2025 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| 2024 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.7 | 9.0 | 10.5 |
| 2023 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.7 | 9.0 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.7 | 9.0 | 10.5 |
| 2021 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 12.0 | 8.9 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.7 | 11.1 | 14.2 |
| 2019 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 10.9 | 14.0 |
| 2018 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 10.9 | 14.0 |
| 2017 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.1 | 11.7 | 14.1 |
| 2016 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.0 | 11.2 | 13.9 |
| 2015 | Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 2014 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| 2013 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| 2012 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.9 | 14.7 |
| 2010 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 11.9 | 14.7 |
| 2009 | Escalade AWD FFV · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 19.6 | 12.7 | 16.5 |
| 2008 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 19.6 | 12.7 | 16.5 |
| 2007 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 19.6 | 12.7 | 16.5 |
| 2006 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 19.1 | 14.6 | 17.1 |
| 2005 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 21.9 | 17.3 | 19.8 |
| 2004 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 20.0 | 15.0 | 17.7 |
| 2003 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 21.1 | 15.4 | 18.5 |
| 2002 | Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 22.4 | 16.9 | 20.0 |
| 2000 | Escalade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 21.2 | 15.7 | 18.7 |
| 1999 | Escalade · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 21.2 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
55 Escalade cars are on the New Zealand register; 98% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
103 Escalade cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | — |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6 | 2 |
| 2009 | 9 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 1963 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
874 new Cadillac Escalade cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (92), Sweden (2), Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | 386 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 9 | 397 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1 | 398 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 84 | 288 (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 226 | 287 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 138 | 301 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 97 | — |
| 2015 | 79 | — |
| 2014 | 11 | — |
| 2013 | 21 | — |
| 2012 | 13 | — |
| 2011 | 18 | — |
| 2010 | 82 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Escalade in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The output of the engine-mounted mechanical vacuum pump may decrease over time.As a result, the functioning of the vacuum powered brake assist can be impaired, leading to increased risk of an accident.
The software is faulty which may lead to sporadic failure of the electric power steering. The driver might consequently lose control of the vehicle.
It is possible for the ignition key to get stuck in the 'start' position if the vehicle’s interior ambient temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is driven under these conditions and the vehicle’s interior temperature then cools, or if the vehicle ex…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
52 campaigns cover the Escalade; the latest 12 are below.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA recalls