The 2023 Cadillac Escalade has a moderate safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 113 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

113

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 113 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine59

02Engine And Engine Cooling10

03Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System5

04Unknown Or Other4

05Power Train,engine3

113 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac Escalade Fuel Economy

13–23mpg combined

11-21city

16-27hwy

$2,400-$4,450/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade returns 13–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Escalade 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel DriveDiesel

21 city27 hwy~$2,400/yr4/10 Average

Escalade 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

20 city26 hwy~$2,550/yr4/10 Average

Escalade 2WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

Escalade 4WD - Automatic 10-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

Escalade V 4WD - Automatic (S10)

13mpg

6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · 4-Wheel Drive

11 city16 hwy~$4,450/yr1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Cadillac Escalade

32States

37%in top 3

18% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 32 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

89118%

FLFlorida

63313%

CACalifornia

3056%

GAGeorgia

2315%

NYNew York

2014%

MIMichigan

1894%

ILIllinois

1824%

DCWashington DC

1543%

NJNew Jersey

1533%

PAPennsylvania

1503%

OKOklahoma

1273%

MOMissouri

1273%

AZArizona

1212%

NCNorth Carolina

1202%

OHOhio

1042%

DEDelaware

1022%

MDMaryland

1022%

COColorado

922%

WAWashington

882%

MA68

IN68

TN66

MN54

NH54

NE41

UT40

WI40

AL37

MS33

SC31

NV27

LA27

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

Buying a 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade a good car to buy?

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

You'll get between 13 and 23 MPG combined from the 2023 Cadillac Escalade, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

Out of 113 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.