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2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv, most often about the engine (62% of complaints). It is 6th of 23 Escalade Esv model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv problems
Engine
21 complaints · 62%The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the engine seized, and the vehicle stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA action number: pe25001 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was shifting rough. While at a stop light, the vehicle jerked abnormally. There was a hard acceleration while driving the vehicle. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the…
Transmission
9 complaints · 27%The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was shifting rough. While at a stop light, the vehicle jerked abnormally. There was a hard acceleration while driving the vehicle. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the…
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle stopped moving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the vehicle was not driven. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 15%Electrical
5 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv on november 5, 2025, from a private dealer. The contact stated that upon having a state inspection performed on the vehicle, the vehicle failed the inspection. The mechanic stated that the amount of mechanical work needed to repair the vehicle did not…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv recalls
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 7, 2018. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 18315.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 cadillac ct6, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, volt, and gmc yukon xl vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (21 complaints); transmission (9 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade Esv have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 26, 2018 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Cadillac Escalade Esv?
- It is 6th of 23 Escalade Esv model years by number of complaints, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.