Cadillac ESCALADE — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2023 Cadillac ESCALADE
176 complaints (220% of segment average)
Main issue: While riding after a stoplight, the engine started malfunctioning and not responding. Noise came out apparently from the engine heads (sounded like the valve lifters) . Driver was unable to accelerate and take a street exit almost hitting another vehicle The truck was towed
2015 Cadillac ESCALADE
141 complaints (176% of segment average)
Main issue: ENGINE NOISE AND VIBRATION ON COLD START. VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. HAD IT LOOKED AT 2 TIMES. DEALER SERVICE MANGER JIMMIE STATES ITS NORMAL. THEY ALL MAKE THAT NOISE. I AM 54 YEARS OLD OWNED MORE THAN 15 CARS IN MY LIFE . THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THEY DO NOT WANT TO FIX IT.
2016 Cadillac ESCALADE
120 complaints (150% of segment average)
Main issue: IN THE EARLY HOURS OF AUGUST 15TH 2016 MY CADILLAC ESCALADE 2016, VIN [XXX], CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STAYING PARKED (STATIONARY) ALL NIGHT. AS PER THE PICTURES TAKEN BY THE NEIGHBORS, THE ESCALADE TUNED INTO A HUGE FIRE BALL AND BURNED THE TRUCK DOWN TO ASHES. IT ALSO BURNED DOWN TWO OTHER CARS PARKED BEH
Safe to Buy
2020 Cadillac ESCALADE
15 complaints — well below segment average
2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
23 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Cadillac ESCALADE
24 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Cadillac ESCALADE
28 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Cadillac ESCALADE
29 complaints — well below segment average
2014 Cadillac ESCALADE
29 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Cadillac ESCALADE
32 complaints — well below segment average
2010 Cadillac ESCALADE
47 complaints — well below segment average