2013 Cadillac Escalade Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,500 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 72 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The driver discovered that the accelerator pedal adjustment button had been inadvertently depressed by the wallet, causing the pedal position to change and resulting in the unexpected acceleration. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11731075, filed 2026-04, 250,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the driver had trailer hitched wood to the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck causing the engine rpms to increase. The driver was able to shift into neutral and stop the vehicle from accelerating. The vehicle was then shifted into reverse but the accelerator pedal became stuck again causing the vehicle to impact the wood that was hitched. In addition, the contact stated that the next day the accelerator pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to increase in speed to 120 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11312054, filed 2020-02, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac Escalade
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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