Worst 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 104,107 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~15,800 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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