Cadillac Escalade

2019–2023 only

406 classified complaints 15 recalls

2019–2023 Cadillac Escalade models have 406 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 15 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 39,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2019–2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac Escalade report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1999–2003

2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2019–2023 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 207 complaints

Median onset: 39,500 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 52 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 19,000 miles. 10.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 13 complaints

Median onset: 300 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 12 complaints

Median onset: 479 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 8 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2019–2023 model years. See the full Cadillac Escalade report for every year and full specs/safety data.