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Cadillac Escalade 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 |
Best
144%
Worst
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 2002 - 2006 Cadillac Escalade |
Best
131%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Cadillac Escalade
| Cadillac Escalade Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
