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2022 Cadillac

Escalade 2WD

Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years
2022 Cadillac Escalade 2WD

Closest available photo (2021 model year); you're viewing the 2022.

2021 photoBaron MaddockCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
548 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
212 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
81 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
121 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
5,869 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
67
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE55%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 94 total.

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ26001Openopened Jan 16, 2026ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  • EA25007Openopened Oct 23, 2025ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  • PE25001opened Jan 16, 2025ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

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.