This page covers 1 recall, 23 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade centers on the engine, which accounts for the clear majority of reports filed. Owners consistently describe sudden or progressive knocking sounds, loss of power, and check engine light illumination, often leading to towed vehicles and significant repairs. A recurring theme involves the Active Fuel Management system, with multiple owners reporting lifter failures that bend pushrods, cause misfires, and in some cases allow debris to enter the lower engine, situations owners say prompted towing before a full breakdown occurred. Several owners also describe complete engine replacement as the end result. One report mentions transmission-related symptoms including harsh shifting and hesitation, diagnosed as a valve body failure around 77,000 miles. The lifter and knocking pattern appears across multiple complaints and tends to surface without obvious warning.
23
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
A missing drivetrain component in the transfer case can cause the front and/or rear wheels to suddenly lock up without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transfer case and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
