2019 Cadillac Escalade reliability
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade over 8 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Escalade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (17 of 25), then Suspension (3) and Carry handle, shell, and base (1). The most filings arrived in 2025 (10 of 25). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2018 Escalade has 21 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2020 has 14 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Cadillac Escalade. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (25 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"All of a sudden the car just died while driving it on the road at speed. There was no warning or indication of an issue. It just shook and then died. It would not restart. This is an egregious safety issue and should…"
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"The AFM lifters on 1,7,4,6 cylinders go out with no warning causing shuttering and misfires. Scary! This is the second Escalade with the problem and the 2019 engine has occurred twice in 6 months. I have inserted a…"
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"I am filing a safety complaint regarding my Cadillac Escalade due to a transmission/valve body failure occurring at approximately 77,100 miles. The vehicle began experiencing transmission-related issues including harsh…"
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"MY VEHICLE LOST POWER SUDDENLY I ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A ACCIDENT TOWED TO MECANIC TOLD ME COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE MY ENGINE NEEDS REPLACMENT"
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"Loud engine knocking heard after starting vehicle at grocery store, vehicle was driven 25 miles to get to store so was 'warm', check engine lite on dashboard came on during knocking, was able to drive vehicle to…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2019 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 3 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Escalade two-wheel drive | 6.2L, 8-cyl | Automatic 10-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG | $4700 |
| Escalade four-wheel drive | 6.2L, 8-cyl | Automatic 10-speed | Four-wheel drive | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG | $4700 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V837000 covers certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade vehicles (with Escalade ESV and other GM full-size trucks and SUVs) where the fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator. Dealers replace the fuel pump. Recall 18V673000 covers certain 2018-2019 Escalade vehicles among other GM models where certain rear seat-belt retractors may not lock; dealers inspect and replace retractors as necessary.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade over 8 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Escalade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Cadillac Escalade?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (17 of 25), then Suspension (3) and Carry handle, shell, and base (1). The most filings arrived in 2025 (10 of 25). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2019 Cadillac Escalade more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Escalade has 21 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2020 has 14 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.
Has the 2019 Cadillac Escalade been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Cadillac Escalade get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade is 17 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?
T1 generation (2021-on).
What oil does a Cadillac Escalade take?
US notes for the 6.2L V8 list 0W-20 full synthetic on both K2 and T1 generations here.
What tire sizes does a Cadillac Escalade use?
K2 Platinum pages often list 285/45R22; T1 trims commonly use 275/50R22 or 275/60R20.