2017 Cadillac Escalade
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 31 of 88 complaints (35%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 104 in 2016 to 88 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,650–3,900 | 3,650 | 3,650 | 4,550 | 4,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–15 / 20–22 | 15 / 21–22 | 15 / 20–22 | 14 / 21–23 | 14 / 21–23 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 511–555 | 511–526 | 512–533 | 517–533 | 517–535 | |
| Complaints filed | 104 | 104 | 88 | 36 | 57 | |
| Recalls issued | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Cadillac Escalade?
Engine: 31 of 88 NHTSA complaints (35%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade get?
EPA rates it 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Cadillac Escalade?
EPA estimates $3,650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg | 22 mpg (high) | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 512 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg (low) | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 533 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · Campaign 19V645000 · Sep 9, 2019
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Campaign 16V651000 · Sep 8, 2016
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.