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2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 | 517 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
29 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD?
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Service Brakes. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD (2018 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.