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1GYS4KKJ6HR••••••2017 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2017 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV build (6 vs 1).
6on this build
35on the model
25builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Power Train 2Visibility/wiper 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineNov 2024
Subject: Engine Lifter Failure in 2017 Cadillac Escalade - Manufacturer-Acknowledged Defect Component/System Failure: My 2017 Cadillac Escalade has experienced a critical engine malfunction specifically related to the Active Fuel Management (AFM) lifter system. The lifters are…
Electrical SystemOct 2020
I remote started my vehicle to take my car into the dealership for service and when I went out to get into my vehicle the running board extended and I stepped on to running board, running board immediately started to retract into vehicle almost trapping my foot. I took vehicle…
Service BrakesOct 2020
The service ABS brake please see dealer message has come up on my dash 3 times in the past 5 weeks. Each time the message appeared the vehicle operated very strangely when braking, the whole vehicle shook and made weird noises so I immediately turned around went home and grabbed…
Power TrainNov 2019
The vehicle makes a lot a whining noises when driving and then louder whining noises and odd noises that sounds like grinding when you make turns when then transfer case is on auto mode. Dealership told me to put car in off mode unless the roads are in bad shape but the owners…
Electrical SystemNov 2019
It is possible to accidentally hit the lock bottom of the key fob while the vehicle is moving and cause the mirrors to fold. This feature should be disabled at the very least while the vehicle is moving. While traveling on the freeway I accidentally pressed the keyfob while it…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GYS4KKJ6HR261679 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.