2017 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (32), Power Train (21), Service Brakes (21).
Key takeaways
- 89 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 36% |
| Power Train | 21 | 24% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 11% |
| Structure | 5 | 6% |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
| Seats | 2 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-11
My 2017 Cadillac Escalade AFM lifter fail and cause complete engine failure while driving on the highway. It was terrifying to happen on the highway. This could have cause as a major accident.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-31
I am the owner of a 2017 Cadillac Escalade and am reporting premature and widespread deterioration of the factory exterior paint/clear coat. The condition is present over large areas of the roof and hood and is not limited to normal isolated scratches or rock chips. The finish has developed extensive hazing/cloudiness ...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-04
P0306 misfire. Flashing check engine light. Ive replaced all spark plugs. Ive replaced the ignition coil. Still has not fixed problem. While doing research on how to replace fuel injectors came across an article stating special coverage N102291660 for fuel injectors extending the warranty to 10 years, 150,000 mil...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.