2019 Cadillac EscaladeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2019 Cadillac Escalade has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Carry handle, shell, base | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2019 Cadillac Escalade recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2019 vs. every other Escalade 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 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2019 Cadillac Escalade safety ratings
2019 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Escalade owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
All of a sudden the car just died while driving it on the road at speed. There was no warning or indication of an issue. It just shook and then died. It would not restart. This is an egregious safety issue and should not happen on a vehicle with only this many miles. We could have been killed if we…
The AFM lifters on 1,7,4,6 cylinders go out with no warning causing shuttering and misfires. Scary! This is the second Escalade with the problem and the 2019 engine has occurred twice in 6 months. I have inserted a lockout device to prevent the vehicle from going into 4 cylinder mode since the last…
MY VEHICLE LOST POWER SUDDENLY I ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A ACCIDENT TOWED TO MECANIC TOLD ME COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE MY ENGINE NEEDS REPLACMENT
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