2017 Cadillac Escalade Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade, 8% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“While driving on Highway 360 in Arlington, TX, the engine appeared to not change gears. It was between 3:30 to 4:00 PM, moderate traffic. I left HWY 360 and used the side lane. Later, the engine light came on. I checked the fluid levels and all were fine. This vehicle was last serviced in December 2022. The problem is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11510461, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud clunking sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle then decelerated to 30 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who recommended replacing the valve body. The part was on backorder, and the vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11631346, filed 2024-12, 85,000 miles“•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 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 2017 Cadillac Escalade
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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