Worst 2017 Cadillac Escalade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | — | 39,909 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 1 | — | 31,993 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 13,359 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | 8,005 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Video Monitor/Screen | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Cadillac Escalade
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,096,881 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
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 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
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Does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Escalade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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