2015 Cadillac Escalade vs 2017 Cadillac Escalade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Cadillac Escalade | 2017 Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 95 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,404 | 1,443 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,415 mi | 31,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 22 |
| Power Train | 26 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 9 |
| Steering | 10 | 2 |
| Suspension | 9 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 5 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2015 Cadillac Escalade
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.