2019 Cadillac Escalade Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade, 68% of its 25 total complaints. Owners describe lifter, camshaft, and push rod failures on the 6.2L engine, with median failure mileage at 48,000. There is no related recall listed for this year, though owners note recalls on later Escalade model years for similar engines.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 68% of 25
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Active Fuel Management lifters fail and bend or snap push rods, causing misfires and check engine lights.
- Camshaft damage follows push rod failure, sometimes leading to complete loss of engine power while driving.
- Owners describe knocking or banging noises from the engine, often preceding rough idling or stalling.
- Some vehicles lost power suddenly on the highway, including one report of the engine shutting off completely at 60 mph.
- Several owners note their 2019 6.2L engine problems match issues covered by a recall on 2021-2024 model year Escalades, but their year is not included.
- One owner reported a whining engine noise with an illuminated check engine light at 48,000 miles that the dealer could not duplicate.
When 2019 Cadillac Escalade engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 6, 2025, latest Jul 31, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Escalade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade have?
- NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2019 Escalade, which is 68% of the 25 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade engine?
- No related recall is listed for the 2019 model year. Several owners note that similar 6.2L engine problems are covered by a recall on 2021-2024 Escalade models.
- At what mileage do 2019 Escalade engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 48,000 miles.
- What engine issues do 2019 Escalade owners report?
- Owners describe Active Fuel Management lifter failures, bent or snapped push rods, camshaft damage, knocking noises, and sudden loss of power while driving.
- Are the 2019 Escalade engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these 17 engine complaints, though some owners describe sudden power loss on the highway.