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2018 Cadillac Escalade Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 21 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Moderate Reported Activity — 2018 Cadillac Escalade

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
21
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Cadillac Escalade (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Cadillac dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559,…
NHTSA #20V603000
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other
If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac…
NHTSA #18V673000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Cadillac Escalade

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
7
Electrical System
3
Service Brakes
3
Power Train
2
Suspension
2
Seats
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Visibility/wiper
1
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Cadillac Escalade — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 26 complaints 2013 19 complaints 2014 20 complaints 2015 106 complaints 2016 104 complaints 2017 89 complaints 2018 21 complaints 2019 25 complaints 2020 14 complaints 2021 95 complaints 2022 85 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Cadillac Escalade

Is the 2018 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Cadillac Escalade has 2 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac Escalade have?
The 2018 Cadillac Escalade has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac Escalade?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade are: Engine, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Cadillac Escalade safe to buy?
The 2018 Cadillac Escalade has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Cadillac Escalade should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Cadillac Escalade are: 2012, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.