2017 Cadillac Escalade Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 18%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade, 18% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Brake and gas pedals moved on their own without being commanded. Happened several times, vehicle not moving at the time. Took to the dealer and they observed it. Could not find the problem, sent me away. Happened again and dealer ordered a sensor to be installed when it comes in.”
NHTSA complaint #10940317, filed 2017-01, 845 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away independently. As a result the vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed operable. Hove nissan (1405 n kinzie ave, bourbonnais, il) was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11065721, filed 2018-01, 17,000 miles“When applying the brakes at a slow speed (>20 mph), the brakes seem “spongy”. The brake pedal seems to require further travel to stop the vehicle. It feels as if air is trapped in the hydraulic system and this does not happen all the time, it is an intermittent problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11424765, filed 2021-07“•available for inspection. Unknown exact system failure •issue regularly occurs •dealership service. Transmission had to be replaced at around 10k miles and covered by warranty. •no lights indicating any problems. Forward collision alert activated. Vehicle has a lag between the time pressure is applied to the gas pedal and it causes a delay in acceleration resulting in the vehicle sort of lunging forward unexpectedly. About 15-20 seconds after the gas pedal is pressed it will have a sudden burst of quick acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11492685, filed 2022-11Related recalls
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2015–2017, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 +3 more
Related 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.
- 11007761Sep 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their…
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 21% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 19 | 28% |
| 2003 | 20 | 25% |
| 2002 | 47 | 41% |
| 2000 | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 | 8 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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