Should I Buy a Cadillac Escalade?

Complete buying guide for the Cadillac Escalade: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Cadillac Escalade model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Engine Lifter/Camshaft Failure — 3 reports
• Electrical System Malfunctions — 2 reports
• Sudden Loss Of Propulsion/Engine Seizure — 1 reports
• Catastrophic Engine Failure (L87 6.2l V8) — 1 reports
• Uncommanded Braking / Phantom Braking — 1 reports
• Electrical System Malfunctions / Loss Of Critical Systems — 1 reports
• Engine Lifter Noise / Tapping — 1 reports
• Catastrophic Engine Failure — 1 reports
• Loss Of Propulsion/Power — 1 reports
• Brake Fluid Low Warning Lamp Malfunction — 1 reports

All Model Years