Does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV, the most recent reported on September 26, 2018 (Seat belts: rear/other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (20 complaints), followed by power train (9).

How many 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 34 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls and problems

1 recall and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Seat belts: rear/other

NHTSA campaign 18V673000 · reported September 26, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 15,800 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine20
Power train9
Electrical system5
Unknown or other5
Fuel/propulsion system3
Service brakes2
Structure2
Back over prevention1
Engine and engine cooling1
Exterior lighting1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 17, 2026 · Engine
Vehicle: 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV VIN: […] Engine: 6.2L V8 L86 Mileage: Less than 59,000 miles I am reporting a serious premature engine failure involving the 6.2L L86 engine in my 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The vehicle has been properly maintained with regular oil changes and routine service. On September 8, 2026…

Sep 15, 2026 · Unknown or other
Subject: 2019 Cadillac Escalade - Delayed Engagement 1st/2nd Gear - Dealer Unable to Diagnose Vehicle: 2019 Cadillac Escalade VIN: […] Mileage: 111,590 Date of incident: … to present Dealer: Mark Christopher Auto Center, Ontario, CA I am reporting a transmission safety concern. My 2019 Cadillac Escalade experiences a…

Jul 11, 2026 · Engine
At 60,000 miles the lifter failed and bent a pushrod rod while driving 65mph on the interstate. I had to slow my driving to 40mph in heavy traffic and "limp" it to the dealership. When I drove it to the local Cadillac dealership, they confirmed what had happened. There were no warning lamps prior to this happening…

Apr 24, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
2019 Escalade. During summer temperatures, unable to control pedal position adjustment and vehicle automatically moves the pedals all the way forward. When the pedal position button is pushed, the pedals make clicking noise but do not adjust. No warning lights. Issue is intermittent. It becomes very difficult to drive…

Mar 31, 2026 · Engine
11/26/25 at 85,400 miles on the v8 6.2L L86 engine, I began experiencing rough idle, loss of engine power and propulsion, a ticking/ knocking noise at idle and when RPMs increased as well as blinking engine warning light. Diagnostics/Repair work was done by Reliable GMC/Cadillac of Roseville to fix an ignition coil…

Escalade ESV model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	3	15	2	0
2017	1	38	4	1
2018	1	15	0	2
2019	1	34	1	1
2020	2	22	3	0
2021	10	74	2	0
2022	4	57	1	0

Across all years, the 2023 Escalade ESV has the most complaints (91). All Cadillac Escalade ESV years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV, the most recent reported on September 26, 2018 (Seat belts: rear/other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV?: Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (20 complaints), followed by power train (9).
How many 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 34 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 17, 2026.