2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At 60,000 miles the lifter failed and bent a pushrod rod while driving 65mph on the interstate. I had to slow my driving to 40mph in heavy traffic and "limp" it to the dealership. When I drove it to the local Cadillac dealership, they confirmed what had happened. There were no warning lamps prior…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
“11/26/25 at 85,400 miles on the v8 6.2L L86 engine, I began experiencing rough idle, loss of engine power and propulsion, a ticking/ knocking noise at idle and when RPMs increased as well as blinking engine warning light. Diagnostics/Repair work was done by Reliable GMC/Cadillac of Roseville to fix…”
filed Mar 31, 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 | 13 | 65% |
| 2023 Escalade Esv | 51 | 72% |
| 2022 Escalade Esv | 39 | 75% |
| 2021 Escalade Esv | 43 | 68% |
| 2020 Escalade Esv | 14 | 67% |
| 2017 Escalade Esv | 9 | 24% |
| 2007 Escalade Esv | 8 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.