2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv.

20162018
Complaints
47
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:20,536 mi
Crash-related:2
#28 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:72,725 mi
#38 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:36,897 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv.

Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
20,536
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,725
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,897
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,640,162 vehicles.

16V651000Air Bags:frontal · Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
~3,640,162 affected

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 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

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2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv has 47 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv?
Top reported problems: Brakes (11 complaints, avg 20,536 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 72,725 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 36,897 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 40,847 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,640,162 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Escalade Esv reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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