What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation Escalade?

Front 3/4 view of a Cadillac Escalade

The 3rd generation Escalade spans the 2007 to 2014 model years.

It has accumulated 31 owner complaints over those year and ranks 18th in reliability out of 35 eligible Cadillac generations.

Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Cadillac score is 2.26 while this generation comes in at 1.5.

Compare With Other Escalade Generations

The Worst 2007-2014 Escalade Problems

  1. Delaminated CUE Screens

    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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  2. Service StabiliTrak Light

    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

What Breaks

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation Escalade Key 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.