Cadillac ESCALADE ESV — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2023 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
106 complaints (408% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but
2021 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
88 complaints (338% of segment average)
Main issue: 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS T0 ENGINE FAILURE.
2022 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
79 complaints (304% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was unable to restart or move the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local
2019 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
49 complaints (188% of segment average)
Main issue: Vehicle caught on fire while owner was driving. Owner reported small puff of black smoke prior to fire.
Safe to Buy
2012 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
5 complaints — well below segment average
2010 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
6 complaints — well below segment average
2015 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
13 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
15 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
18 complaints — well below segment average
2016 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
20 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
22 complaints — well below segment average