2018 Cadillac Escalade Service and Repair Manual
This is the factory service and repair manual for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade, covering the 6.2L V8 (VIN J, L86) engine across the Base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum trims.
Engines covered
- 6.2L V8 (376 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel or gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
- Luxury
- Platinum
- Premium Luxury
Known issues on the 2018 Escalade. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the power brake booster's vacuum supply: the output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum and power brake assist, which can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle and raise the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 21 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged.
Torque values and diagnostic steps for the brake system, and the rest of the vehicle, follow the original Cadillac factory specifications for this model year.
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 o
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the veh
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charg
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
Showing the 8 most recent of 646 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE DRIVING THE 2018 ESCALADE ESV RWD ON INTERSTATE 87 NORTH YESTERDAY, DRIVING ABOUT 33MPH, THE ESCALADE SUDDENLY SWERVED LEFT AND SLID INTO THE MEDIAN AND THEN ROLLED OVER ON ITS ROOF. AFTER THE
WHILE DRIVING THE 2018 ESCALADE ESV RWD ON INTERSTATE 87 NORTH YESTERDAY, DRIVING ABOUT 33MPH, THE ESCALADE SUDDENLY SWERVED LEFT AND SLID INTO THE MEDIAN AND THEN ROLLED OVER ON ITS ROOF. AFTER THE
WHILE DRIVING THE 2018 ESCALADE ESV RWD ON INTERSTATE 87 NORTH YESTERDAY, DRIVING ABOUT 33MPH, THE ESCALADE SUDDENLY SWERVED LEFT AND SLID INTO THE MEDIAN AND THEN ROLLED OVER ON ITS ROOF. AFTER THE
Had to get cam shaft replaced last year. Now the lifters are going bad
It been twice that I have experienced lifters issues and damage caused to engine because of these. First time I fixed it in a NY mechanic shop because dealer workflow and expecting dates (all lifters,
Showing the 5 most serious of 27 complaints filed with NHTSA.
