What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (1999–2000) Escalade?

Escalade owners have made 6 complaints about the 1999–2000 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 19th out of 35 Cadillac generations in overall reliability, with some electrical and engine concerns.

Compare With Other Escalade Generations

Common 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Escalade owners have to deal with.

  1. Cadillac's Takata Recalls

    Parts supplier, Takata, manufactured defective, shrapnel-hurling airbag inflators that need to be recalled. The issue affects 34 million+ vehicles spread out across 24 brands, making it one of the largest (and most dangerous) recalls in aut…

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  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (1999–2000) Escalade Key Numbers

  1. 2 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 6 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 19th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 35 eligible generations.