2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 38
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 38 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 38 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
32% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show 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, 2018-10-09
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
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, 2017-04-19
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, 2023-09-17
Engine
26% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2017 Cadillac Escalade AFM lifter fail and cause complete engine failure while driving on the highway. It was terrifying to happen on the highway. This could have cause as a major accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-11
Also filed under Power train
P0306 misfire. Flashing check engine light. Ive replaced all spark plugs. Ive replaced the ignition coil. Still has not fixed problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
Power train
24% · 9 reportsElectrical system
11% · 4 reportsSuspension
5% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
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- 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 "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.