2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2017 Cadillac Escalade AFM lifter fail and cause complete engine failure while driving on the highway. It was terrifying to happen on the highway. This could have cause as a major accident.”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“P0306 misfire. Flashing check engine light. Ive replaced all spark plugs. Ive replaced the ignition coil. Still has not fixed problem. While doing research on how to replace fuel injectors came across an article stating special coverage N102291660 for fuel injectors extending the warranty to 10…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“Lifters went out in January 2024 Paid thousands and thousands to repair and now having more issues again. Same issues the recalled 2021-2025 gym 6.2L have”
filed Feb 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Escalade Esv years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade Esv | 14 | 64% |
| 2023 Escalade Esv | 61 | 71% |
| 2022 Escalade Esv | 43 | 77% |
| 2021 Escalade Esv | 51 | 72% |
| 2020 Escalade Esv | 14 | 67% |
| 2019 Escalade Esv | 20 | 59% |
| 2007 Escalade Esv | 8 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.