2019 Cadillac Escalade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (17) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Suspension (1)
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Compared against other Cadillac Escalade model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (832)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 832 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-31 · Engine“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 were on a highway. a quick google search shows thi…”
2026-06-22 · Engine“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 episode (6 months ago) and it still failed another…”
2026-05-11 · Power Train“i am filing a safety complaint regarding my cadillac escalade due to a transmission/valve body failure occurring at approximately 77,100 miles. the vehicle began experiencing transmission-related issues including harsh shifting, hesitation, abnormal operation, and unsafe drivability concerns. the vehicle was diagnosed by the repair facility as req…”
2026-04-30 · Engine“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 …”
2026-02-26 · Engine“loud engine knocking heard after starting vehicle at grocery store, vehicle was driven 25 miles to get to store so was 'warm', check engine lite on dashboard came on during knocking, was able to drive vehicle to dealership for diagnosis (approximately 3.1 miles), dealership diagnosis after engine teardown was roller lifter failure causing damaged c…”
2026-02-02 · Engine“loud knocking sound in the engine appeared out of nowhere. this is the same engine as what exists in the 2021 year models which does have a recall on them, but for some reason the 2019 models like i have are not included in the recall. i cannot drive the car for fear of the engine seizing up.…”
2026-01-21 · Engine“the engine has an active fuel management system that has frequent failures of the lifters which causes the push rods to bend. this causes a misfire and the check engine light to illuminate. a broken piece of material entered the lower portion of the engine which could have caused an engine failure while on the highway. i had the vehicle towed to a …”
2026-01-21 · Engine“lifters failed and needed repaired. $2,000 mechanic bill…”
2026-01-17 · Engine“the engine valvetrain is suspected, specifically an afm (active fuel management) lifter or related lifter/oil control component. the vehicle and affected components are intact and available for inspection upon request. an unresolved internal engine malfunction presents a risk of sudden power loss, engine damage, or stalling while driving, which co…”
2025-12-02 · Engine · 48,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate a failure. recently, the contact stated that the check engine warning ligh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.