2018 Cadillac Escalade recalls and problems

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade has 1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2018 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 28 Escalade model years — 20th most.

1recalls

22complaints

1crashes

1fires

0injuries

48,942median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Oct 1, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V603000 · 14,620 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

Risk: A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine10

Unknown or other2

Electronic Stability Control1

Seats1

Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other Cadillac Escalade years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Cadillac Escalade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Cadillac Escalade, the latest from Oct 1, 2020 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac Escalade?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (10), electrical system (3), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.