2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 15 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
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
9 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
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Engine failure
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
Engine stop working had to replace whole engine
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-12
Electrical system
5 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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Vehicle caught fire in seatbelt harness
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-06
Also filed under Seat belts and steering
Seat belts
2 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.
Suspension
2 of 15 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Front struts have failed and require replacement. GM has changed design on replacement struts which indicates there was a problem. This repair cost several thousand dollars and fir a new vehicle it should be covered by warranty. Afffects steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-23
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 15 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-11-07Seat belts18V673000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V673000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 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.