2017 Cadillac Escalade Problems

87 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 72/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine31
Service Brakes21
Power Train20
Electrical System13
Unknown Or Other9
Structure5

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Cadillac Escalade owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Cadillac Escalade owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Cadillac Escalade owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
06/09/2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum SAFETYGeneral 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 pu
08/09/2016Air Bags:Frontal SAFETYGeneral 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 E

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

On the federal record it scores 72/100: 87 owner complaints (9.67 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 31 of 99 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Cadillac Escalade scored 72/100 on the federal record.

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