2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,384miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,384 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I remote started my vehicle to take my car into the dealership for service and when I went out to get into my vehicle the running board extended and I stepped on to running board, running board immediately started to retract into vehicle almost trapping my foot. I took vehicle to dealership and they were unable to recreate the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363410, filed 2020-10, 31,768 miles“It is possible to accidentally hit the lock bottom of the key fob while the vehicle is moving and cause the mirrors to fold. This feature should be disabled at the very least while the vehicle is moving. While traveling on the freeway I accidentally pressed the keyfob while it was in my pocket and the the press caused the mirrors to fold in while I was traveling down the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11286284, filed 2019-12, 23,000 miles“I have 2017 Escalade ESV, that has exactly same issue that the GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DCS5461 describes, such as, transmission oil temperature sensor malfunction, rough and loud shifts, hesitated acceleration. There were a numerous event that hesitation (Not catching the gear) almost caused accidents. Check engine was on and it is at dealership at the date of 15th. (It did not ended up with an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11637101, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013149Jan 17, 2025This service bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the VBM taking over the rear camera option.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 3 | 21% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 11 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 33% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 2 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 2 | 12% |
| 2007 | 6 | 15% |
| 2005 | 5 | 36% |
| 2004 | 6 | 27% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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