2019 Cadillac Escalade Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Cadillac Escalade has a complaint index of 35, ranking 14th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. Engine issues dominate, making up 68% of complaints, with no recalls filed for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Escalade years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 25
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 14 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2019 Cadillac Escalade problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine17 (68%)
- Other3 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
- Electrical System2 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine lifters fail and can snap a push rod, sometimes causing complete engine failure
- Owners report a knocking or banging engine noise along with check engine lights and rough idling
- Some describe camshaft failure diagnosed by the dealership after cold-start noises got worse
- Transmission valve body failure with harsh shifting and hesitation reported around 77,100 miles
- Suspension shudders during acceleration that shops could not diagnose
- Headlights described as excessively bright due to their vertically stacked light design
2019 Cadillac Escalade recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2019 Cadillac Escalade fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Escalade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
- Its complaint index of 35 ranks 14th worst among 21 Escalade model years and it carries a Good verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Escalade years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Cadillac Escalade?
- Engine problems account for 68% of complaints, the largest share of any problem area, with a median failure mileage of 48,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2019 Escalade.
- How does the 2019 Escalade compare to other Escalade years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 35 is lower than Avoid years like 2007 (95), 2009 (90), 2015 (80), 2021 (75), 2022 (85), and 2023 (100), placing it among the better years for this model.