We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Cadillac Escalade Powertrain and Chassis Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2007 - 2014 Cadillac Escalade Reliability by Generation2007 - 2014 Cadillac Escalade
67.714285714286% Best 156% Worst
See problems for this generation
2002 - 2006 Cadillac Escalade Reliability by Generation2002 - 2006 Cadillac Escalade
59.714285714286% Best 142% Worst
See problems for this generation

Return to top


What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 403-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Many problems with the vehicle within ONLY THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. Front passenger side suspension failed twice, air leveling system has problems. Rough idling of engine. full 2007 Cadillac Escalade review
2005 4dr SUT 345-horsepower 6.0L V8
4-speed automatic AWD
Not very good reliability statistics in Consumer reports and www.edmunds.com My EXT has an issue where often when coming out into traffic from a downhill orientation, the stabilitrak comes on and you lose the ability to accelerate. Bulletin but 0 recall. full 2005 Cadillac Escalade review
2002 4dr SUT 345-horsepower 6.0L V8
4-speed automatic AWD
Problems with front and rear differentials and wheel bearings. full 2002 Cadillac Escalade review