Model year guide

2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 59 on record.

2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints2
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$41,092

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2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V053000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, G…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notifi…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V054000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Ch…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #14V614000 · 01/10/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for …

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device NHTSA Campaign #13V001000 · 02/01/2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 1…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,125

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV worth?

Low
$34,000
Typical price
$41,092
High
$51,500

From 58 comparable 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$22,200
Total$42,825
Per mile$0.57

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($41,092) with the same model 5 model-years older ($18,879), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV trims & engines on record

Trims
Luxury · Platinum Edition · Premium · ESV Platinum · ESV Luxury · ESV Premium
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl

2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles on record

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2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, engine and engine cooling, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway).

How much is a 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV worth?

Comparable 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV listings run roughly $34,000–$51,500, typically around $41,092 (from 58 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.