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2018 Cadillac Escalade

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2018 Cadillac Escalade

1 recall
21 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
21
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 20V603000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

Consumer complaints

21 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

21
Total
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE12
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • BRAKES3
  • LIGHTING1
  • VISIBILITY1

Normal Range

21 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)12
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)3
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

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674 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 20V603000

    A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.