Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Cadillac Escalade
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 51 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V645000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
Of the 51 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 51 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade shows below-average reliability with key issues in engine performance and power train. Frequent complaints about engine and braking system defects, along with a history of recalls, highlight potential maintenance challenges and costs in the coming years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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 change
- Coolant flush and refill
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cabin and engine air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling or rough idle
- Grinding noise during braking
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Frequent electrical malfunctions
- Unresponsive vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.