2019 Cadillac Escalade

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2019 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:41.513Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Escalade Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 115 complaints 2003: 81 complaints 2003 2004: 69 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 230 complaints 2007 2008: 136 complaints 2009: 58 complaints 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 96 complaints 2015 2016: 89 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2018: 21 complaints 2019: 25 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 82 complaints 2023: 133 complaints 2023 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2026: 29 complaints 2026
2019: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
199939
200071
20013
2002115
200381
200469
200543
200619
2007230
2008136
200958
201038
201149
201220
201318
201420
201596
201689
201751
201821
201925
202014
202170
202282
2023133
202446
202520
202629

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

17 of 25 total reports mention: engine.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260731

SUSPENSION

3 of 25 total reports mention: suspension.

INJURY
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My wife and I purchased this vehicle in 2023 with 33,xxx miles on it and since we’ve had it, the vehicle has locked itself with the key fob inside 3 different times, we’re going on the third suspension replacement with normal driving that is...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250917

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VISIBILITY

1 of 25 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

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The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that due to the placement and size of the sideview mirrors, there was a blind spot.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230815

STRUCTURE

1 of 25 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

SEATS

1 of 25 total reports mentions: seats.

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CAR PURCHASED FEBRUARY 2019 BRAND NEW. WHEN SEAT COOLING, THE BACK OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS HEAT UP IN ALL COOLING MODES FROM HIGH TO LOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190926

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2023

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Cadillac Escalade 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 2019 Cadillac Escalade?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.