2018 Cadillac Escalade Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Cadillac Escalade, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vacuum (service brakes)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,475 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The instrument cluster reset, flashes and the turn signals will stop working while the system is cycling or restting, whilw changing lanes or in a middle of a turn”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“Had to get cam shaft replaced last year. Now the lifters are going bad”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 5, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade (Escalade 2WD, Escalade 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd |
Compare Cadillac Escalade model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac Escalade model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2018 Cadillac Escalade
How do I know if my 2018 Cadillac Escalade has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Cadillac Escalade; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V603000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
- STS430 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.