1999 Cadillac Escalade Problems
- Complaints
- 39filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 11 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (21% of the total), followed by suspension (6) and seats (5). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 9% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 112,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes8 21%
- Suspension6 15%
- Seats5 13%
- Tires4 10%
- Electrical system3 7.7%
- Engine cooling3 7.7%
- Fuel system3 7.7%
- Seat belts2 5.1%
- Steering2 5.1%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Air bags (1), Exterior lighting (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “I own a 1999 Cadillac Escalade. It has 110,000 approximate miles. For the last few hundred miles, I've had trouble with stopping at a low rate of speed. Nearly running into my garage, and other vehicles in front of me. The ABS light comes on intermittingly, then goes off. I've been told by friends/ relatives that there where previous complaints, and problems with the GM braking system. I've spoken with the sevice manager at david taylor Cadillac. On 03/24/2010. He said that there is not a recall on or for my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10321840, filed 2010-03, 108,000 milesSuspension: “Shortly after purchase we traveled to florida, we could not control our vehicle at speeds in excess of 50 MPH. Flordia dealer..demitt caddliac of clearwater florida stated the front end was not aligned and adjusted same . It was not done properly and we cut our vacation short to return our vehicle to be serviced at the dealership of purchase. They realigned same as it wasn't done right in florida. Cadallic also re imbursed all our travel expense of $380.00. Two months later after another extended sustained high speed road trip we noticed the front end was not right again. …”
NHTSA complaint #713825, filed 1999-10Seats: “The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while parked, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle causing the front driver seat to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,409.”
NHTSA complaint #10639046, filed 2014-09, 155,409 milesTires: “Pe-00-020; original equipment on a 1999, Cadillac Escalade, tire size 16 inch, DOT number not available. Two sets of firestone tires were replaced due to tread separation occurring on all four tires. Also, when driving there was vibration within the front end and vehicle was shaking. First set of tires had 16 thousands miles on them, second set had 12 thousand miles on them. All 4 tires were replaced in march. Failed again by july and replaced again.”
NHTSA complaint #869366, filed 2000-09Mileage when problems were reported
9% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 89,000 and 155,409 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade · sedan | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1999 Cadillac Escalade version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V153000Jun 7, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Cadillac Escalade 1999–2000
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." due to the method of installation of the video entertainment center by…
- 00V122000Apr 27, 2000Seat belts › Front › WebbingCovers: Cadillac Escalade 1999, Chevrolet Suburban 1999, GMC Suburban 1999 +5 more
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall details for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE05020Unwanted low-speed abs activationClosed · Apr 28, 2005
- EA02015Throttle sticking closedClosed · Aug 1, 2002
- PE02021Throttle stickingClosed · Feb 11, 2002
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022Fuel system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022Fuel system, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
- 10197317May 5, 2021Electrical system. Service Update Bulletin (Labor Codes Added). Certain vehicles may have a condition where the engine control module (ECM) software allows the Auto Stop to occur at a state of charge below 65%. Auto…
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender wheel-opening heights…
Other model years of the Cadillac Escalade
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 7,000 | 3 | 5 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 21 | 12,000 | 1 | 5 | 17 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 52 | 17,500 | 2 | 4 | 16 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 143 | 30,000 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 86 | 37,600 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 71 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 78 | 42,500 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 14 | 55,571 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 25 | 41,000 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 22 | 42,116 | 1 | 4 | 17 | — | Rising |
| 2017 | 51 | 29,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 89 | 38,000 | 4 | — | 17 | 86 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 98 | 61,000 | 9 | — | 17 | 90 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 20 | 40,500 | 2 | 4 | 16 | — | Falling |
| 2013 | 19 | 81,750 | 4 | 4 | 16 | — | Falling |
| 2012 | 20 | 66,000 | 3 | 4 | 16 | — | Falling |
| 2011 | 49 | 104,762 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 9 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 38 | 82,000 | 3 | — | 16 | 10 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 58 | 100,000 | 5 | — | 15 | 49 · Typical | Stable |
| 2008 | 136 | 98,000 | 4 | — | 14 | 61 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 230 | 89,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 19 | 88,000 | 2 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 43 | 89,053 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 69 | 84,244 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2003 | 81 | 71,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 115 | 78,780 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 71 | 80,943 | 1 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 39 | 112,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Cadillac Escalade model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Cadillac Escalade have?
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (21% of the total), followed by suspension with 6.
Has the 1999 Cadillac Escalade been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Cadillac Escalade get?
The EPA rates the 1999 Cadillac Escalade (Escalade 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Cadillac Escalade reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 112,000 miles and the middle half falls between 89,000 and 155,409 miles; 9% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.