2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (13) · Power Train (8) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Seat Belts:rear/Other 2018-09-26 · campaign 18V673000 · 15,800 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
Risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
Service bulletins (777)
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 777 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-17 · Engine“vehicle: 2019 cadillac escalade esv vin: [xxx] engine: 6.2l v8 l86 mileage: less than 59,000 miles i am reporting a serious premature engine failure involving the 6.2l l86 engine in my 2019 cadillac escalade esv. the vehicle has been properly maintained with regular oil changes and routine service. on september 8, 2026, the vehicle developed a chir…”
2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other“subject: 2019 cadillac escalade - delayed engagement 1st/2nd gear - dealer unable to diagnose vehicle: 2019 cadillac escalade vin: [xxx] mileage: 111,590 date of incident: xxx to present dealer: mark christopher auto center, ontario, ca i am reporting a transmission safety concern. my 2019 cadillac escalade experiences a delayed engagement into dr…”
2026-07-11 · Engine“at 60,000 miles the lifter failed and bent a pushrod rod while driving 65mph on the interstate. i had to slow my driving to 40mph in heavy traffic and "limp" it to the dealership. when i drove it to the local cadillac dealership, they confirmed what had happened. there were no warning lamps prior to this happening. this is a common failure due to t…”
2026-04-24 · Vehicle Speed Control“2019 escalade. during summer temperatures, unable to control pedal position adjustment and vehicle automatically moves the pedals all the way forward. when the pedal position button is pushed, the pedals make clicking noise but do not adjust. no warning lights. issue is intermittent. it becomes very difficult to drive the vehicle with both the acce…”
2026-03-31 · Power Train“11/26/25 at 85,400 miles on the v8 6.2l l86 engine, i began experiencing rough idle, loss of engine power and propulsion, a ticking/ knocking noise at idle and when rpms increased as well as blinking engine warning light. diagnostics/repair work was done by reliable gmc/cadillac of roseville to fix an ignition coil that was giving the engine error …”
2026-03-27 · Power Train“transmission would intermittently lock up and cause rough running conditions. occasionally causing wheels to lock up and the vehicle to lose control. took the vehicle to multiple service facilities and was told this is a common issue with this transmission and it is in need of replacement to remedy the issue. the vehicle has 85,000 miles on it. …”
2026-03-27 · Engine“rough running engine at idle. the vehicle also shows low oil pressure at idle 13psi. took to several service technicians and was told this is unfortunately a flaw in the engine design and there is not a known current remedy. also they are surprised that this model was not covered under the same recall campaign that later models are as they are near…”
2026-03-18 · Power Train · 127,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 cadillac escalade esv. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle stopped moving. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the residence, and the vehicle was not driven. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechani…”
2026-03-09 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 237,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2019 cadillac escalade esv on november 5, 2025, from a private dealer. the contact stated that upon having a state inspection performed on the vehicle, the vehicle failed the inspection. the mechanic stated that the amount of mechanical work needed to repair the vehicle did not match the low mileage on the ve…”
2026-02-23 · Seats“my vehicles passenger seat is laid back and the button to bring seat back up is not functioning. the passenger side window will not roll up or down, the sensor on the side view mirror is not working. the automatic power running board is not working on passenger side. the tire monitor is not working. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.