2018 Cadillac Escalade Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year.
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.
“It been twice that I have experienced lifters issues and damage caused to engine because of these. First time I fixed it in a NY mechanic shop because dealer workflow and expecting dates (all lifters, crankshaft, and seals were replaced new), less than 1 year later again the lifters failed (2) but this time ruined my engine. Went to local GM dealership and asked at service department if they could fix it complementary due to all reported lifters issues from GM as we all can see online and rejected my offer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11695716, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 11006317Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade
10 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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