Most common 2014 Cadillac Escalade problems
Share of the 20 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac Escalade complaints by model year
Best Escalade years: 2013, 2014, 2012. Years to avoid: 2023, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. Compare all years →
2014 Cadillac Escalade recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2014 Cadillac Escalade:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2014 Cadillac Escalade owners say
Electrical system
While driving my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a6.2L V8 engine on [redacted] near Bristow, Oklahoma at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly and completely lost power. Without any prior warning or unusual noises, the engine shut down, and I lost power to the dashboard and power steering. This caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly, making it extremely difficult to control. I managed to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway, narrowly avoiding a collision due to the loss of control. The vehicle could not be restarted. The affected components seem to include the engine, electrical system, and steering. These failures put my safety and the safety of others at significant risk due to the sudden and unexpected loss of vehicle control on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership for inspection and repair. …
I am having an electrical short that is shutting down everything while I'm driving or stopped, it makes driving it Dangerous and Scary. It looks like the recall from 2014 that describes everything I'm experiencing. Recall 14515 that talks about a Chassis Control Module that controls a lot of things including the fuel pump and more electrical components to list. I have a vehicle that is Dangerous to drive, im a Disabled Veteran and am tied to a Powered Chair. I have called Cadillac and they say that my Escalade is not included and they will do nothing for me. I'm at a lose as what to do, I could just sell it to someone else and let them deal with it or get killed in it. Either way is not a good choice. Let me know what you would do if you were in my position.
Air bags
Cadillac sent a notice of the recall. The authorized Chevrolet dealership repair facility and Cadillac told me that they would not accept the risk that the dashboard would not crack in installation of authorized Chevrolet dealership repair facility defective part and that 'I' would have to sign a waiver saying 'I' accept the risk that they 'could' damage my car and would be 'my' responsibility if the dash is ruined and pay for the replacement. This is not my error/defective issue, but GM's. They have already indicated that people have been injured and died from this defective part. I believe Cadillac should accept the 'potential' risk should it be damaged. I am getting no where with Cadillac and would like to have the NHTSA to weigh in on their lack of support to mitigate this error. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle unintendedly accelerated while pulling into the car port. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the wall, a pole, a fence, and the house. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and ribs, but did not require medical attention. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who concluded that the failure was not caused by a manufacturer defect. A police report was filed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,281.
Speed control & acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle unintendedly accelerated while pulling into the car port. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the wall, a pole, a fence, and the house. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and ribs, but did not require medical attention. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who concluded that the failure was not caused by a manufacturer defect. A police report was filed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,281.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Escalade. While pulling into the driveway, the vehicle accelerated without warning crashed into the house. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained neck, shoulder, left knee, right side, and right hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 07/26/16
2014 Cadillac Escalade engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 18 / 16 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Cadillac Escalade a good car?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Escalade rates better than average: 53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Escalade at the same age. It is one of the best Escalade years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Cadillac Escalade?
The electrical system — 8 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (5) and speed control & acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac Escalade have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2014 Cadillac Escalade, the most recent from February 5, 2021 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac Escalade?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013, 2014 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. See the full Cadillac Escalade years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Cadillac Escalade problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 41,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.