Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 34 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V673000 Rear Seatbelt Retractor May Not Lock/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 34 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 34 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV receives an average rating due to moderate complaints, notably engine issues. The recall involves rear seatbelt retractors, a serious but not frequent concern for most owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Engine air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery health check
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Delayed gear shifts
- Electrical malfunctions
- Brake warning lights
- Unexpected vehicle acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.