NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Cadillac Escalade
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV that has long served as GM's flagship statement of American prestige. Aimed at buyers who want commanding road presence, generous seating, and premium appointments in a body-on-frame package, the Escalade competes at the top of the large SUV segment alongside the Lincoln Navigator. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2025 model years.
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Escalade as a benchmark for large luxury SUV presence and interior refinement, praising its commanding cabin and feature content. Most acknowledge that the body-on-frame platform brings ride and dynamics trade-offs compared to unibody rivals. The 2021 redesign is widely seen as a significant step forward in technology and overall execution.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13121
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
24 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.