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Cadillac Escalade by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Cadillac Escalade (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 13–17 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 33 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Cadillac Escalade years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Escalade | 3 | 13–17 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Escalade | 3 | 13–17 mpg | 4 | 55 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Escalade | 3 | 13–17 mpg | 1 | 40 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Escalade | 5 | 13–23 mpg | 2 | 74 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Escalade | 5 | 13–23 mpg | 4 | 235 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Escalade | 6 | 16–23 mpg | 4 | 143 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Escalade | 6 | 16–23 mpg | 12 | 169 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Escalade | 2 | 17 mpg | 2 | 36 | — |
| 2019 Escalade | 2 | 17 mpg | 1 | 59 | — |
| 2018 Escalade | 2 | 17 mpg | 2 | 37 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Escalade | 2 | 17 mpg | 2 | 89 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Escalade | 2 | 17 mpg | 4 | 104 | — |
| 2015 Escalade | 8 | 16–17 mpg | 9 | 106 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Cadillac Escalade recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Cadillac Escalade year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V494000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Jul 30, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V329000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module, reported May 21, 2026; model years 2015
- 26V304000 — Wheels: Hub, reported May 14, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 26V289000 — Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive), reported May 7, 2026; model years 2015, 2026
- 26V114000 — Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual, reported Feb 26, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V085000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve body, reported Feb 13, 2026; model years 2022
- 25V619000 — Fuel system, diesel: Storage: Tank assembly, reported Sep 18, 2025; model years 2021
- 25V274000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Apr 24, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V797000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve body, reported Oct 24, 2024; model years 2021
- 24V674000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software, reported Sep 12, 2024; model years 2023, 2024
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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