2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv: 1 recall, 38 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, Airbags Vehicle recall #16V651000 · 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions May cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the sdm software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the sdm replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (11): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (3), warning light on (2).
- Engine (10): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), warning light on (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (9): the most common themes are noise or vibration (4), hard / delayed shifting (4).
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv has 38 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 24 Escalade Esv model years for complaints (1.7× the average Escalade Esv year). Complaints peaked in 2025 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 31,278 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (15 complaints, 3 recalls), 2018 (15 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2017 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 2017 Cadillac Escalade Esv problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (11), engine (10), transmission & drivetrain (9).
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