2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 244miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 244 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11266568, filed 2019-10, 244 miles“My primary concern when shopping for this vehicle was safety, so instead of purchasing the comparable gmc denali, I chose the Cadillac with the premium luxury trim level. The Cadillac website advertised, and the autonation Cadillac west palm beach salesman assured me, that the premium luxury package included 'low speed forward automatic braking.' this safety feature was important to me and was not available on the gmc denali. After purchasing the vehicle, there were unrelated issues which prompted me to bring the car in for service several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268683, filed 2019-10Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 11 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 4 | 29% |
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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