2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv: 1 recall, 15 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #18V673000 · 2018 · 15,800 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (9): the most common themes are noise or vibration (4), stalls / loses power (3), warning light on (3).
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are electrical failure (2), fire / smoke (2).
- Seat belts (2): the most common themes are fire / smoke (2).
- Suspension (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv has 15 owner complaints, ranking #12 of 24 Escalade Esv model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 22). Complaints peaked in 2025 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 167,053 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (38 complaints, 1 recalls), 2019 (34 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Cadillac Escalade Esv problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (9), electrical (5), seat belts (2).
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