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2025 Cadillac

Escalade 4WD

Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years
2025 Cadillac Escalade 4WD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2026 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2026 photoBuickCentury04CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
13.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

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

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
20 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seats
    Standard
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Massaging seats
    Package only
  • Memory seat
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroof
    Standalone option
  • Ventilated seats
    Standard

Audio

  • Bose audio
    Standard
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Standard
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Standard
  • Night visionUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Hands-free highway drivingUnconfirmedCadillac calls it Super Cruise.
    Package only
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Third-row seating
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard
  • Roof railsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Tow package
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE39%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 31 total.

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE25001opened Jan 16, 2025ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

369 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6477C

    This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool

  • Jun 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6426B

    Fog lamp control may be missing from radio display after a BCM update. Engineering is investigating.

  • Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6503A

    This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. Technicians must not replace the front camera module unless they have: 1.Completed the diagnostic procedure in this PI, and 2.Contacted TAC and received authorization, including the SI document number and specific step that directs camera replacement.

  • May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6519

    This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.

  • May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER661.30

    • Fixes to help protect battery life. • Improvements to provide more accurate speed limit detection on the driver’s display. • Improvements to the availability of driver assistance features and fewer notifications or warnings. • Fixes to help ensure driver assistance features remain functional when the windshield freezes.

  • May 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6426A

    If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.

  • May 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6516B

    This Preliminary information communicates ordering process for the night vision camera that are on restriction for all listed vehicles for Technical Assistance review.

  • May 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6366C

    This Preliminary information communicates to have the dealer verify the vehicle has RPO TRG - Trailer Camera Provisions to ensure the vehicle is equipped with Turn Signal Activated Camera View.

  • and 361 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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.