2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury 2WD
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The 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury 2WD is a 420-hp 6.2-liter V8 with an automatic 8-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $81,395 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Escalade measures 224.3 inches long on a 130.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,774 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $81,395 |
| MSRP with Destination | $82,590 |
| Destination Charge | $1,195 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.25 x 92.0 |
| Injection Type | Direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.56 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.97 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.08 |
| 4th Gear | 1.69 |
| 5th Gear | 1.27 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.85 |
| 8th Gear | 0.65 |
| Reverse | 3.82 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 31 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 22-in. painted aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 22-in. painted aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P285/45R22 |
| Tires Rear | P285/45R22 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 224.3 in |
| Width | 80.5 in |
| Height | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in |
| Front Track | 68.7 in |
| Rear Track | 68.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 39.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,774 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 64.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 60.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2017 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Cadillac ESCALADE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 6, 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
NHTSA campaign 19V645000
Sep 8, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
NHTSA campaign 16V651000
89 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Cadillac ESCALADE
Owner Complaints
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Cadillac ESCALADE (6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 32 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Structure | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.