2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
31% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A POLICE OFFICER ABRUPTLY MADE A LEFT TURN CAUSING A CHAIN REACTION CRASH OF FOUR VEHICLES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170419
I was exiting an off ramp and the brake pedal suddenly became hard as a rock and no matter how much I pushed on it the vehicle would BARELY slow down. I was really close to smashing into the back of a semi truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230917
22% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH22% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
General 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 ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.