2017 Cadillac Escalade power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Cadillac Escalade — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission gear make noise when the gear shift and the engine have loud noise tick tick inside the engine . I’m feel not safe to drive and feel very stressful of my car .i can’t sleep due to car not safe drive”
filed Jul 12, 2026
“My 2017 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L V8 engine experienced AFM (Active Fuel Management) valve lifter failure. While driving on the freeway the vehicle began stuttering and shaking violently, and it felt as though I had lost control of the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated and…”
filed Mar 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Escalade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 Escalade | 17 | 14% |
| 2022 Escalade | 11 | 15% |
| 2021 Escalade | 7 | 12% |
| 2019 Escalade | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 Escalade | 3 | 14% |
| 2016 Escalade | 16 | 18% |
| 2015 Escalade | 26 | 27% |
| 2014 Escalade | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Escalade | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Escalade | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 Escalade | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Cadillac Escalade
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.