2026 Cadillac

Escalade 4WD

Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 572 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 224 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 81 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 134 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 5,972 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 2F (7,001 to 8,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 36 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Exterior

Adaptive headlights
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE67%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
POWER TRAIN6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 51 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

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

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.