5th Generation Escalade (2021–2021)
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4th Generation Escalade (2015–2020)
This generation ranks 15th in reliability out of 42 eligible Cadillac generations.
3rd Generation Escalade (2007–2014)
This generation ranks 18th in reliability out of 42 eligible Cadillac generations.
2nd Generation Escalade (2002–2006)
This generation ranks 20th in reliability out of 42 eligible Cadillac generations.
1st Generation Escalade (1999–2000)
This generation ranks 19th in reliability out of 42 eligible Cadillac generations.
Cadillac Escalade Generations

The Escalade has 5 generations available in North American markets. A generation is a group of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways.
The 2nd generation (2002—2006) has been the least reliable.
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