2019 Cadillac Escalade recalls and problems
No recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.
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 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
All of a sudden the car just died while driving it on the road at speed. There was no warning or indication of an issue. It just shook and then died. It would not restart. This is an egregious safety issue and should not happen on a vehicle with only this many miles. We could have been killed if we were on a highway…
The AFM lifters on 1,7,4,6 cylinders go out with no warning causing shuttering and misfires. Scary! This is the second Escalade with the problem and the 2019 engine has occurred twice in 6 months. I have inserted a lockout device to prevent the vehicle from going into 4 cylinder mode since the last episode (6 months…
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my Cadillac Escalade due to a transmission/valve body failure occurring at approximately 77,100 miles. The vehicle began experiencing transmission-related issues including harsh shifting, hesitation, abnormal operation, and unsafe drivability concerns. The vehicle was diagnosed…
MY VEHICLE LOST POWER SUDDENLY I ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A ACCIDENT TOWED TO MECANIC TOLD ME COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE MY ENGINE NEEDS REPLACMENT
Loud engine knocking heard after starting vehicle at grocery store, vehicle was driven 25 miles to get to store so was 'warm', check engine lite on dashboard came on during knocking, was able to drive vehicle to dealership for diagnosis (approximately 3.1 miles), dealership diagnosis after engine teardown was roller…
Escalade model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 89 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9 | 78 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 86 | 4 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2007 Escalade has the most complaints (230). All Cadillac Escalade years →
Questions
- Does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac Escalade?
- Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (17 complaints), followed by suspension (3).
- How many 2019 Cadillac Escalade complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 25 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 31, 2026.