Worst 2018 Cadillac Escalade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 70,142 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 48,942 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 35,290 mi |
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Recalls for 2018 Cadillac Escalade
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~29,240 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Other Cadillac Escalade Years
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Escalade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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