What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation Escalade?

Front 3/4 view of a Cadillac Escalade

The 3rd generation Escalade started in 2007 and runs to 2014.

Its PainRank™ score of 1.5 ranks 18th out of 35 eligible generations in reliability. The score is based on relative complaint analysis of the 31 owners complaints on CarComplaints.com. A majority of the complaints are about exterior problems..

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The Worst 2007-2014 Escalade Problems

Delaminated CUE Screens

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The CUE infotainment system found in most 2013-2018 Cadillac vehicles has a screen with major design and installation flaws resulting in bubbles, cracks, and an unresponsive interface.

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Service StabiliTrak Light

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There's an issue in many GM vehicles where the Service StabiliTrak warning light will turn on and off. Not only does this mean the stability control system isn't working, but some owners say it comes along with reduced engine power and a je…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

Worst Topics

Worst Years

By the Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 31 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 18th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 35 eligible generations.