2017 Cadillac Escalade
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
- 51
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 51 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 69 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 230 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 37 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
43% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Cylinder 6 always presents as a misfired. Between my fiancé and I, we have 3 Escalades. After several diagnostic checks and repair bills, the lifters damaged the Cam shaft.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-03
Brake and gas pedals moved on their own without being commanded. Happened several times, vehicle not moving at the time. Took to the dealer and they observed it. Could not find the problem, sent me away.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-07
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
24% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away independently. As a result the vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. There were no injuries and a police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-29
Also filed under Service brakes
The transmission gear make noise when the gear shift and the engine have loud noise tick tick inside the engine . Iâm feel not safe to drive and feel very stressful of my car .i canât sleep due to car not safe…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12
Service brakes
18% · 9 reportsElectrical system
18% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and video monitor/screen.
Show complaint excerpts
on 5/15/25 at approx. 11am the vehicle was seen with smoke rolling out of the doors and windows, which were all closed. The vehicle had been parked since approx. 8am that day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-21
Also filed under Seat belts
Vehicle speed control
8% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 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.
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2019-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic19V645000 General 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 pump may decrease over time.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 19V645000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2017 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.