Learn about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade Problems.  The 2019 Cadillac Escalade is hard to beat among luxury SUVs. The Escalade was first introduced in 1999 and quickly became the pinnacle of luxury in the SUV market. With space for up to eight people, a towing capacity of 8,300 pounds, abundant chrome trim, and miles of leather, it has become the most popular SUV in the high-end market.  Despite the company’s claims that the Escalade is “king of the hill,” many owners are having difficulty just making it up the hill due to engine problems, defective brakes and a malfunctioning powertrain.

See more lemon law problems for the Cadillac Escalade model years: 2017 2020 2021

Problems with the Engine

The engine of a car is the most critical component, and a defective engine can compromise the safety of the car.   The 2019 Cadillac Escalade has a history of engine problems. Among the complaints about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade’s engine is abnormal rattling, vibration and ultimately failure of the engine.

An owner in of a 2019 Cadillac Escalade in New York states the following to NHTSA:

5/19/2021, Engine Vibrating, vehicle stall, 3 days repair. Ignition wiring bad/ replaced 5/28/2021, Engine Vibrating, Vehicle stop running, 3 day repair/electric module burn/temporary repair by Georgia car dealer. 6/3/2021 taken to NY dealer to repair 5/28/2021 problems, 15 Day to repair. 10/12/2021 Engine vibrating, passenger compartment filled with smoke, valve lifter crack, vehicle parked on dealers parking lot for 15 day, has not been repair. Vehicle has spent 35 total days in car dealers for different engine problems. On all occasions dashboard has gong haywire. Emergency brake lock, passenger door would not open 10/12/2021. Contacted GMC has not responded.

Another New Jersey Escalade owner reports to NHTSA:

While driving within the speed limit of approximately 65 mph on a 3 lane highway on route 476 in Pennsylvania, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed was inexplicably disabled. I was forced to attempt to move the vehicle across multiple lanes in an effort to reach the breakdown lane. Seconds after reaching the breakdown lane, the engine shut down. The vehicle was towed from the scene on a flatbed. 

Transmission Problems

Besides engine defects, Escalade owners are also experiencing transmission problems with the 2019 Escalade.  Among the complaints about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade’s transmission are reports of jerking, bumps and shakes, hard shifting, shuddering, jerking, hesitation, and transmission failure.

Just read this complaint by a Escalade owner to KBB

Bought new from Cadillac dealer. Replaced radiator, struts, transmission sensor and more. Now radio controller is out and no parts to be found for this expensive vehicle according to dealership. Seventy seven thousand miles on a 2015 vehicle that has only seen highways. Worst vehicle i have ever owned. This is the third Cadillac but not doubt the last I will own. Seriously over rated for the money your pay.

Problems with brakes

Having good working brakes is essential for a safe vehicle. Brakes which are defective can lead to an accident and a serious injury.  Many Cadillac Escalade owners are complaining about brake problems online.  One owner reports the following in the NHTSA

While all electronic safety features were engaged, vehicle failed to slow down properly, even with last minute hard breaking by driver, vehicle crashed and rear ended another vehicle. Dashcam footage available upon request.

Cadillac is aware of the brake problems with the 2019 Escalade and has issued a Brake Service Bulletin #19NA137  which states that some customers experience a squeak noise while driving at slow speeds. Apparently, the parking brake cables rub against each other or against the body of the car.  Cadillac instructs the dealership to repair the 2019 Cadillac Escalade brake problems by applying “Woven Polyester Electrical Tape”.   One would think a brake problem needs more than tape to repair it!

Problems with Seatbelts

Besides problems with the transmission, brakes, and engine of the Escalade, there is also a recall regarding the seatbelt.  According to Cars.com   “General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain…Escalade ESV vehicles….certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”  

Common 2019 Cadillac Escalade Problems – Lemon Law Help

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