Cadillac
Escalade
Cadillac Escalade: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeCadillac
ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2001–2019, 2021–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Cadillac Escalade – GMT1UL2020–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | September 2020 – present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT T1XX |
| Engines | Gasoline 6.2 L L87 EcoTec3 V8 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Escalade-V) Diesel 3.0 L LM2 Duramax I6 turbo |
| Transmissions | 10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,071 mm 3,406 mm (ESV) |
| Length | 5,382 mm 5,766 mm (ESV) |
| Width | 2,057 mm 2,060 mm (ESV) |
| Height | 1,946 mm 1,941 mm (ESV) |
| Assembly | United States: Arlington, Texas (Arlington Assembly) |
| Designer | Robin Krieg, Therese Pinazzo |
Cadillac Escalade – GMTK2UL / GMTK2YL2014–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2014 – December 2019 |
| Model years | 2015–2020 |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT K2XX |
| Engines | 6.2L EcoTec3 L86 V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed GM 6L80 automatic (2015) 8-speed GM 8L90 automatic (2015–17) 10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L80 automatic (2018–20) |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm 3,302 mm (ESV) |
| Length | 5,144 mm 5,697 mm (ESV) |
| Width | 2,045 mm |
| Height | SWB: 1,890 mm ESV: 1,880 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Arlington, Texas (Arlington Assembly) Belarus: Minsk (Unison) |
| Designer | Bob Boniface (exterior design director) |
Cadillac Escalade – GMT9002006–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2006–2014 2008–2013 (Hybrid) |
| Model years | 2007–2014 2009–2013 (Hybrid) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV 4-door sport utility truck |
| Layout | FR (Front-engine, rear-wheel drive) F4 (Front-engine, four-wheel drive) |
| Platform | GMT926 GMT936 (Escalade ESV) |
| Engines | Gasoline 6.2 L L92 V8 Gasoline/E85 6.2 L L9H V8 6.2 L L94 V8 Gasoline hybrid 6.0 L LFA V8 6.0 L LZ1 V8 |
| Electric motor | 2×60 kW permanent magnet AC |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6L80 automatic 2ML70 CVT (Hybrid) |
| Drivetrain | FHEV (Escalade Hybrid) |
| Battery | Ni–MH (Hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm 3,302 mm (ESV) |
| Length | 5,144 mm 5,662 mm (ESV) |
| Width | 2,007 mm |
| Height | 1,897 mm (2007–09 2WD) 1,892 mm (2007–09 ESV) 1,887 mm (2007–09 4WD) 1,928 mm (2010–13 SWB) 1,857 mm (2010–2013 ESV) |
| Assembly | United States: Arlington, Texas (Arlington Assembly) Mexico: Silao, Guanajuato (Silao Assembly; EXT only) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry |
Cadillac Escalade – Second generation2006–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2013 |
| Model years | 2007–2013 |
| Body styles | 4-door pickup truck |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT946 |
| Engines | Gasoline 6.2 L L92 V8 Gasoline/E85 6.2 L L9H V8 6.2 L L94 V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6L80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,302 mm |
| Length | 5,639 mm |
| Width | 2,009 mm |
| Height | 1,892 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,649 kg |
| Class | Full-size pickup truck |
| Assembly | Mexico: Silao, Guanajuato (General Motors Silao Plant) |
Cadillac Escalade – GMT 8002001–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2001–2006 (Escalade) September 2001–2006 (EXT) December 2002–2006 (ESV) |
| Model years | 2002–2006 2003–2006 (ESV) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV 4-door sport utility truck |
| Layout | FR (Front-engine, rear-wheel drive) F4 (Front-engine, four-wheel drive) |
| Platform | GMT826 GMT836 (Escalade ESV) |
| Engines | 5.3 L LM7 V8 6.0 L LQ9 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic (RWD) 4-speed 4L65-E automatic (AWD) |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm 3,302 mm (ESV) |
| Length | 5,052 mm 5,624 mm (ESV) |
| Width | 2,004 mm 2,019 mm (ESV) |
| Height | 1,943 mm 1,923 mm (ESV) 1,905 mm (ESV Platinum) |
| Kerb weight | 2,631 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Arlington, Texas (Arlington Assembly; standard length only) Mexico: Silao, Guanajuato (Silao Assembly; ESV and EXT only) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry (1998) |
Cadillac Escalade – First generation2001–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001–2006 |
| Model years | 2002–2006 |
| Body styles | 4-door pickup truck |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT806 |
| Engines | Gasoline 5.3 L LM7 V8 6.0 L LQ9 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,302 mm |
| Length | 5,629 mm |
| Width | 2,019 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,631 kg |
| Class | Full-size pickup truck |
| Assembly | Mexico: Silao, Guanajuato (General Motors Silao Plant) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2021–2024 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2021–2024 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2015–2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2014 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2009–2014 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2011–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +8 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8–18.1 L/100 km | 16.8–21.4 L/100 km | 11.2–14.7 L/100 km |
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.2–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2021–2024 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2021–2024 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2015–2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2015–2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–16.8 L/100 km | 15.7–19.6 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2011–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
| +4 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019, 2024–2025 | Petrol | 6162 cm³ | 313 kW (426 PS) | 2710–2857 kg | 280–404 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 6162 cm³ | 508 kW (691 PS) | 2840–2941 kg | 462–476 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024–2025 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 6162 cm³ | 313 kW (426 PS) | 2752–2883 kg | 255–361 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 5967 cm³ | 248 kW (337 PS) | 2842 kg | 256 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 6162 cm³ | 301 kW (409 PS) | 2684 kg | 339–342 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000, 2002–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Diesel, Flex-fuel, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, CVT |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Diesel, Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 108 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 6,162 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 301–313 kW (409–426 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,684–2,857 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,946–3,302 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001–2019, 2021–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 581 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Airbags | 398 | 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Electrical system | 333 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 223 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Brakes | 222 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 113 | 2000, 2005, 2023 |
| Body and structure | 87 | 2002, 2007, 2008 |
| Suspension | 83 | 2002, 2007, 2016 |
| Stability and traction control | 78 | 2002, 2003, 2007 |
| Steering | 74 | 2002, 2003, 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 1973 complaints, 108 with a crash and 60 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.