2019 Cadillac Escalade Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2019 Cadillac Escalade recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.

Most common 2019 Cadillac Escalade problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	17
Suspension	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Seats	1
Visibility	1
Structure	1
Carry Handle, Shell, Base	1
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2026-07-31, Engine
All of a sudden the car just died while driving it on the road at speed. There was no warning or indication of an issue. It just shook and then died. It would not restart. This is an egregious safety issue and should not happen on a vehicle with only this many miles. We could have been killed if we were on a highway. A quick google search shows this is a KNOWN issue. The mechanic said this is a know issue with this engine - Please get a recall out for 2019 before someone dies!!!!

2026-06-22, Engine
The AFM lifters on 1,7,4,6 cylinders go out with no warning causing shuttering and misfires. Scary! This is the second Escalade with the problem and the 2019 engine has occurred twice in 6 months. I have inserted a lockout device to prevent the vehicle from going into 4 cylinder mode since the last episode (6 months ago) and it still failed another AFM lifter. GM said they will fix the 3rd one under warranty but no guarantees it won't fail again. Who knows where I might be? I am without a vehicle for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. GM will not remove the system and replace the cam and lifters (even if I purchase the parts). POOR service also.

2026-05-11, Power Train
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my Cadillac Escalade due to a transmission/valve body failure occurring at approximately 77,100 miles. The vehicle began experiencing transmission-related issues including harsh shifting, hesitation, abnormal operation, and unsafe drivability concerns. The vehicle was diagnosed by the repair facility as requiring a transmission valve body replacement. I was then informed that the required valve body is currently on national backorder with General Motors, and my vehicle has now been out of service for over two months with no estimated repair completion date available. After researching the issue, I discovered numerous other GM owners reporting simil

2026-04-30, Engine
MY VEHICLE LOST POWER SUDDENLY I ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A ACCIDENT TOWED TO MECANIC TOLD ME COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE MY ENGINE NEEDS REPLACMENT

2026-02-26, Engine
Loud engine knocking heard after starting vehicle at grocery store, vehicle was driven 25 miles to get to store so was 'warm', check engine lite on dashboard came on during knocking, was able to drive vehicle to dealership for diagnosis (approximately 3.1 miles), dealership diagnosis after engine teardown was roller lifter failure causing damaged camshaft, instead of repairing defective parts in this engine opted for new engine replacement, cost approximately $15,000 for repairs and labor out of pocket, vehicle is 2019 Escalade, less than 110,000 miles on engine, purchased in 2022 with approximately 9000 odometer miles from cadillac dealership, professionally maintained at Cadillac dealershi

2019 Cadillac Escalade questions

Does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac Escalade?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (17), Suspension (3), Unknown Or Other (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Cadillac Escalade has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.