2018 Cadillac Escalade vs 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Cadillac Escalade | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 461 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,127 | 1,107 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 33,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 195 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 101 |
| Engine | 10 | 84 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 16 |
| Steering | 1 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 30 |
| Stalling | 0 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2018 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.