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CarsLore / Makes / Cadillac / Escalade

Cadillac Escalade

Model years 1999–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2007. Fewest complaints: 2001, 2006, 2020.

1,724owner complaints
52recall campaigns
25,838service bulletins
28model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2007. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’99’02’05’07’08’11’14’17’20’23’26230’99’02’05’07’08’11’14’17’20’23’26230

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.

0.0%0.9%1.8%’99’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’26’270.2%0.0%0.9%1.8%’99’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’270.2%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Escalade38300 · 0
2025 Escalade201740 · 0
2024 Escalade5223760 · 0
2023 Escalade14346013 · 0
2022 Escalade8547804 · 1
2021 Escalade7896072 · 1
2020 Escalade1426742 · 1
2019 Escalade2507611 · 0
2018 Escalade21110631 · 1
2017 Escalade51213772 · 1
2016 Escalade89416592 · 3
2015 Escalade98923444 · 3
2014 Escalade20214094 · 1
2013 Escalade19416250 · 1
2012 Escalade20315553 · 0
2011 Escalade49615440 · 0
2010 Escalade38314650 · 0
2009 Escalade58513021 · 1
2008 Escalade136412115 · 5
2007 EscaladeMost complaints2304119213 · 7
2006 Escalade1928061 · 0
2005 Escalade4327373 · 1
2004 Escalade69274910 · 6
2003 Escalade8147374 · 4
2002 Escalade115159812 · 7
2001301530 · 1
2000 Escalade7113359 · 3
1999 Escalade3921043 · 1

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 yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023310
2022310
2021612
20206102
2019510
2018801
20171070
20162091
20153072
2014711
20131385
2012841
20111383
20101452
20091453
2008381811
2007663018
20061442
200539188
200444218
2003291311
2002382815
200012104
1999921

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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20262026 CADILLAC ESCALADE SUV N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20252025 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20242024 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20232023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆0.0 %
20222022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.2 %
20212021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.2 %
20202020 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD——★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20192019 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD——★★★★★★★★☆☆22.8 %
20182018 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22.8 %
20172017 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20162016 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD——★★★★★★★★☆☆22.2 %
20152015 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD——★★★★★★★★☆☆22.2 %
20142014 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆22.8 %
20132013 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆22.8 %
20122012 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆22.8 %
20112011 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.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A1016.613.015.0352
2025Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A1016.613.015.0352
2024Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.79.010.5281
2023Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.79.010.5281
2022Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.79.010.5281
2021Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1012.08.910.6277
2020Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A1016.711.114.2333
2019Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A1016.610.914.0328
2018Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A1016.610.914.0329
2017Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A816.111.714.1331
2016Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A816.011.213.9325
2015Escalade 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A815.911.113.8317
2014Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A617.011.814.7338
2013Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A617.011.814.7338
2012Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A617.011.814.7338
2011Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A617.011.914.7338
2010Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A617.011.914.7338
2009Escalade AWD FFV · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A619.612.716.5380
2008Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A619.612.716.5380
2007Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.2 L, 8 cyl.A619.612.716.5380
2006Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A419.114.617.1393
2005Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A421.917.319.8455
2004Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A420.015.017.7407
2003Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A421.115.418.5426
2002Escalade AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A422.416.920.0460
2000Escalade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.7 L, 8 cyl.A421.215.718.7430
1999Escalade · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.7 L, 8 cyl.A421.215.818.7430

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 yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2019101
2018101
2017101
2016101
2015101
2012101
2011202
2010202
2008101
2007404
2006303
2005413
2004505
2003404
2002808
200112012
2000202
1999101
1998101

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.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20254—
202461
20232—
20223—
20213—
20191—
201821
201731
20166—
201542
201401
201331
20125—
201142
201062
200995
200871
2007197
200612
200532
200446
200346
200237
200102
19631—

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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202295Germany, Sweden, Spain2,805386 (WLTP)308
20219Germany2,792397 (WLTP)313
20201Germany2,804398 (WLTP)313
201984Germany, Luxembourg, France2,716288 (NEDC)313
2018226Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg2,718287 (NEDC)313
2017138Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg2,743301 (NEDC)312
201697Germany, France, Poland2,760—313
201579Germany, France, Estonia2,736—310
201411Germany, Luxembourg, Estonia2,684—301
201321Germany, France, Spain2,667—298
201213France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom2,724—291
201118France, Austria, Estonia2,700—296
201082Germany, France, Austria2,688——

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.

A12/00279/20 · Injuries28 Feb 2020 · Escalade

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.

A12/0158/19 · Injuries1 Feb 2019 · Escalade

The software is faulty which may lead to sporadic failure of the electric power steering. The driver might consequently lose control of the vehicle.

A12/0301/15 · Injuries6 Mar 2015 · Escalade

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.

26V329000 · Air bags21 May 2026 · 2015

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.

26V304000 · Wheels14 May 2026 · 2025, 2026

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.

26V289000 · Power train7 May 2026 · 2015, 2026

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.

26V114000 · Equipment26 Feb 2026 · 2026

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.”

26V085000 · Power train13 Feb 2026 · 2022

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.

25V619000 · Fuel system, diesel18 Sept 2025 · 2021

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.

25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling24 Apr 2025 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.

24V797000 · Power train24 Oct 2024 · 2021

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.

24V674000 · Service brakes, hydraulic12 Sept 2024 · 2023, 2024

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."

23V642000 · Suspension20 Sept 2023 · 2023

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.

22V903000 · Exterior lighting8 Dec 2022 · 2022, 2023

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."

22V827000 · Exterior lighting3 Nov 2022 · 2021

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