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2018 Cadillac Escalade recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 1, 202020V603000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuumA decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V603000
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Owner complaints by component21
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 48 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 14 |
| Power train | 3 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 10 |
| Suspension | 2 | 10 |
| Seats | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 5 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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”
- Engine
“Had to get cam shaft replaced last year. Now the lifters are going bad”
- Seats
“It been twice that I have experienced lifters issues and damage caused to engine because of these.”
Other Cadillac Escalade model years
- 20224 recalls85 complaints
- 202112 recalls93 complaints
- 20202 recalls14 complaints
- 20190 recalls25 complaints
- 20181 recall21 complaints
- 20172 recalls51 complaints
- 20164 recalls89 complaints
- 20159 recalls98 complaints
- 20142 recalls21 complaints
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Other Cadillac models
- 2018 CTS2 recalls8 complaints
- 2018 Escalade ESV1 recall15 complaints
- 2018 ATS2 recalls22 complaints
- 2018 XT50 recalls66 complaints
- 2018 XTS1 recall7 complaints
- 2018 CT62 recalls12 complaints
- 2016 SRX2 recalls168 complaints
- 2005 DeVille1 recall95 complaints
- 2011 DTS2 recalls16 complaints
- 2013 Escalade EXT3 recalls1 complaint
- 2009 STS0 recalls15 complaints
- 2023 Lyriq7 recalls24 complaints
2018 Cadillac Escalade recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac Escalade have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade. The most recent, 20V603000 (reported October 1, 2020), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Cadillac Escalade?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Cadillac Escalade?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
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