2019 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Recalls & Reliability

29 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score. Engine leads the reports.

29Complaints
9/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2019 sits among all Escalade years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 17 complaints (59%)
Suspension 3 complaints (10%)
Other 3 complaints (10%)
Electrical 2 complaints (7%)
Seats & interior 1 complaints (3%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (3%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.

Technical service bulletins

827 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2019 Escalade TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2019peak 12 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2019 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The 2019 Cadillac Escalade drew 29 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).

What are the most common 2019 Cadillac Escalade problems?

The top reported problems for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade are engine (17 complaints), suspension (3), and other (3).

Does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.