2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv engine problems
20 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
“Vehicle: 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV VIN: [XXX] Engine: 6.2L V8 L86 Mileage: Less than 59,000 miles I am reporting a serious premature engine failure involving the 6.2L L86 engine in my 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The vehicle has been properly maintained with regular oil changes and routine service…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“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
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% |
| 2017 Escalade Esv | 10 | 26% |
| 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.