Model year guide

2017 Cadillac Escalade

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Cadillac Escalade is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

2017 Cadillac Escalade — representative photo
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2017 Cadillac Escalade at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints85
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$44,897

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2017 Cadillac Escalade recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #19V645000 · 06/09/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's nu…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #16V651000 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. I…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, C…

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.

2017 Cadillac Escalade common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 85 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.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2017 Cadillac Escalade MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,600

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

What's a 2017 Cadillac Escalade worth?

Low
$768
Typical price
$44,897
High
$59,995

From 14 comparable 2017 Cadillac Escalade listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Cadillac Escalade costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,600
Total$27,600
Per mile$0.37

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 ($44,897) with the same model 5 model-years older ($35,295), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Cadillac Escalade trims & engines on record

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

2017 Cadillac Escalade vehicles on record

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Other Cadillac Escalade model years

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2017 Cadillac Escalade — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade. 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 2017 Cadillac Escalade?

Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, steering, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Cadillac Escalade at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway).

How much is a 2017 Cadillac Escalade worth?

Comparable 2017 Cadillac Escalade listings run roughly $768–$59,995, typically around $44,897 (from 14 vehicles).

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