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1999 Cadillac

Escalade 4WD

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years
1999 Cadillac Escalade 4WD

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
11 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
201 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
118 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
5,611 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
39
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13%
  • SUSPENSION13%
  • SEATS11%
  • TIRES9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 45 total.

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.