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2017 Cadillac Escalade: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

87 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Cadillac Escalade
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Owner complaints: 87 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 9.67

Engine31Service Brakes21Power Train20Electrical System13Unknown Or Other9Structure5

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

P0306 misfire. Flashing check engine light. Ive replaced all spark plugs. Ive replaced the ignition coil. Still has not fixed problem. While doing research on how to replace fuel injectors came across an article stating special coverage N102291660 for fuel injectors extending the warranty to 10 years, 150,000 miles but this is not showing for my VIN. My vehicle has the 6.2L engine so Im not sure what this is c…
The transmission gear make noise when the gear shift and the engine have loud noise tick tick inside the engine . I’m feel not safe to drive and feel very stressful of my car .i can’t sleep due to car not safe drive
The 6.2 L engine on my 2017 Cadillac Escalade failed at around 97,000 miles. I took it to Heritage Cadillac dealership for a diagnostic check and had it repaired. The engine had a broken engine rod and lifters damage to the engine. I had the engine repaired at the dealership but a few weeks later I heard rattling noise coming from the engine. I took it back and told I would need a another engine due to complete engin…

Recalls: 2 campaigns (2 severe)

20162019
CampaignComponentSummary
19V645000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:VGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Sub…
16V651000Air Bags:FrontalGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $1,231$2,436
Estimated running cost this year (age 9) $2,436

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,546vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (31 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2017 Cadillac Escalade a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 72/100, computed from 87 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 06/09/2019. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2017 Cadillac Escalade really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

72RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 87 NHTSA complaints on record (9.7/yr of exposure)
  • 2 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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