repaired · 2020 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
2019 Cadillac Escalade ESVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-673 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Structure
2Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Escalade ESV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escalade ESV median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV safety ratings
2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Escalade ESV owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle: 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV VIN: [XXX] Engine: 6.2L V8 L86 Mileage: Less than 59,000 miles I am reporting a serious premature engine failure involving the 6.2L L86 engine in my 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The vehicle has been properly maintained with regular oil changes and routine service.…
At 60,000 miles the lifter failed and bent a pushrod rod while driving 65mph on the interstate. I had to slow my driving to 40mph in heavy traffic and "limp" it to the dealership. When I drove it to the local Cadillac dealership, they confirmed what had happened. There were no warning lamps prior…
11/26/25 at 85,400 miles on the v8 6.2L L86 engine, I began experiencing rough idle, loss of engine power and propulsion, a ticking/ knocking noise at idle and when RPMs increased as well as blinking engine warning light. Diagnostics/Repair work was done by Reliable GMC/Cadillac of Roseville to fix…
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