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Drop it like its hot....(the car value)
Mike, 01/12/2018
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
44 of 44 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2015i Escalade ("i" indicates the new version with the new logo badge) for about 86k new. Looked to check the value of the vehicle and its around 50k in immaculate condition; first issue: truck does not hold its value. During my time, the Escalade has had its share of issues, to which the dealership was more than happy to resolve since it was under warranty. However, some of the issues out of the gate were fairly major. For example, my transmission was changed 1 year into the purchase (never got a full explanation on this one), airbags needed to be serviced, CUE system has been changed twice due to malfunctions like rebooting during use and turning bright green at times, and many, many small issues here and there. Unfortunately, these repairs were not lemon-able because they were all different, but on the upside I did get a try a wide variety of Cadillac cars through their loaner program. Other small issues like cabin noise and vibrations were similar to what I experienced in my Chevy Tahoe, except the Tahoe was around 40k and not exactly a premium vehicle. My recommendation, the Escalade struggles to compete with similarly priced SUVs; you are better off looking elsewhere or buying used.
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BEST CAR BUT...................
Jack Kennedy, 01/24/2016
2015 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV w/ Prod. End 10/14 (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
The Cadillac Escalade is stylish, fast, comfortable, safe, and it has a nice grumble from the 6.2L V8. But there is a MASSIVE FLAW. It's the CUE system. The CUE system is the worst infotainment system ever. Sometimes it won't even come on when you start the car! It can take up to 6 blocks for it to turn on. The response is slow, voice commands can be frustrating and it glitches a lot. I also don't like the sliding things to turn the volume up or turn the AC on. I like knobs. The headlights can be a little too bright and people think your high beams are on. Also the turn signals on the mirrors can be blinding at night. But the tail lights are INCREDIBLE. It lights up the whole street!! The gas mileage is great for an SUV like this. The DVD player in the rear is great too. I love the power fold down seats. Mountain driving is one of the best places to drive it. It flies up the hills and I love the hill decent braking. Overall I expected more when paying $93000 for this beast. When I Kelley Blue Booked it, it said it was worth $70000 and it only has 8300 miles on it. The Escalade is the perfect family hauler, it is safe, cool, and I don't think there is anything on the road like it. We have had four Escalades and they all are great. The reason we keep buying them is because it saved my brothers life in a car accident and the vehicle was totaled. It took one for the team. So if you were looking at a big burly safe SUV, the Escalade is a great choice.
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Stay away from this vehicle
Melissa S., 09/29/2016
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
We have owned our vehicle since August 2015. We have had problems since the first day. Bad airbags, steering wheel had to be replaced 3 times, steering column replaced, torque converter replaced, front camera replaced. The MAIN issue is still not fixed after many many many trips to Service. There is a rough idle at any stop. The engine idle is so rough that the RPM's bar is moving up and down while the car is stopped. At times it feels like the car is going to shut off. Cadillac is not accepting responsibility and is saying this is NORMAL. So...if you like a rough idle in a $100,000 Luxury vehicle go ahead and buy this SUV. Otherwise, I would suggest you go down the road and find a different luxury vehicle.
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WORST CAR WE'VE EVER OWNED!
Clark Stahl, 06/20/2017
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful
We owned a 2007 Escalade which was a fantastic vehicle. The time had come for something new so we naturally opted for a brand new Escalade Platinum SUV. Very long story short, the car began having issues almost immediately and has been back to the dealership more than a dozen times. We've had over two dozen separate issues. The dealership has done their best but the factory refuses to take the car back, even though many of the issues continue. Can't wait until the lease is up. We will NEVER own another Cadillac.
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Lemon!
Ryan H., 05/03/2016
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium 4dr SUV w/ Prod. End 10/14 (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have already taken my escalade in to the dealer with significant problems 8 times. For $100K I think that is a bit much! Their overall styling of the escalde is nice. However, when you consider their usability, I have a feeling that they are FAR behind Lexus/Toyota. I will be trading my escalde in within the next week or so for a 2016 Lexus LX570.
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Best SUV pricey
Don m, 09/28/2018
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Transmission shifts rough had no repair for it
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The worst vehicle ever!
G3, 08/24/2019
2015 Cadillac Escalade Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
My family has owned Cadillac's even before I was born, so it was a no brainer that getting this vehicle I thought would be cream of the crop. I didn't have it for 2 weeks and into the shop it went. Sunroof was leaking water and CUE (radio) would just go black. Received the vehicle back and thought all was well but it was not. The radio went black as you would drive and sunroof was still leaking, as well as now the transmission seems like it was shifting. The dealership replaced the radio, said they added fluids to the transmission and that the rubber around the sunroof needed to be replaced. After a month the radio started going out again so now a third radio was put in. Not even 2 miles after I leave the dealership the third brand new radio went black again. I called the dealership they claim it must be something else as to why this was occurring. They did not have an appointment until 2 week out. At that time my air stopped working and being in a big suv with 85-95 degree weather with no air is not fun at all! This vehicle has been in the shop over 5 times and I have only had it for 6 months and when I called to see what the update was they haven't even started working on it. I called other GM dealerships to see if they would work on it and they told me it had to be a Cadillac dealer. I am highly disappointed in GM, Cadillac and Mary Barra (president of GM) as this is supposed to be one of the best and top of the line GM vehicles and I haven't even had the chance to thoroughly enjoy it. This will be my last GM vehicle as I will never purchase from them again!
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perfect for all purpose travel
richard graham, 02/15/2017
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium 4dr SUV 4WD w/ Prod. End 10/14 (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
taking 4 adults and two car seated kids to the beach, this is a perfect ride.....towing my boat to the lake when it has water....4X4 in the Colorado River Desert......interstate travel, especially in the snow, this is the safest ride.......going to the opera, this vehicle is the classiest car in the parking garage......so cool
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So many problems !!
Sheila d, 03/07/2020
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
2015 cad. Escalade ESV platinum edition. Transmission has been replaced in 2019. The antenna was replaced in 2014 then in 2018 no longer working. Not paying for this to be replaced second time. The screen went out in 2018. More issues but the most recent one is this stupid alarm keeps randomly going off waking up the neighbors in the middle of the night. I think this 90k vehicle is legit a lemon! The only nice thing is the look of the inside and outside .
Engine Replaced twice!
Ski, 10/06/2021
2015 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2015 Cadillac Escalade with 48,000 miles on it. When I was driving on 5/11/20 @ 12:58pm, the motor started knocking. All service has been on time and completed per the maintenance recommended schedule. Their diagnostics test revealed that the motor had constant misfire in cylinder #8, removed bank 2-cylinder head, to find that #8 intake lifter was stuck in the bore. They removed the lifter bore to find that lifter had excessive pitting, causing metal rolling surface of lifter to pit and deteriorate, wearing end of lifter down flat and becoming stuck in lifter bore causing tapping noise. On 9/28/2021, I was driving at 55 mph and when I came to a traffic light, the engine started idling very rough (53,800 miles since replacement). Took to dealership and they are saying that I need another motor and I have to pay out of pocket! I own a 2007 Cadillac Escalade and never had issues like this. Cadillac isn't about quality or service anymore!
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Big LEMON
Unhappy , 06/11/2020
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought a certified 2015 Escalade, car of my dreams. (Right) It has a class action lawsuit against the transmission. Multiple trips to the dealership for a fluid change, this is all that Cadillac will approve . I have had the steering wheel replaced because it slit my finger wiping it down the chrome raised up. Raiderator has been replaced. 1and a half year, less than 25,000 miles later I can't wait to get rid of this piece of crap!
Nice SUV, Terrible navigation system
fred188, 05/16/2014
2015 Cadillac Escalade Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD w/ Prod. End 10/14 (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
We really like the styling.
Not worth the money..
Noe E, 11/24/2019
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Seems like Cadillac wants you to go buy an import luxury vehicle on purpose..
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Buyer Beware, 2015 Escalade
robin_loxley, 08/12/2014
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium 4dr SUV 4WD w/ Prod. End 10/14 (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
40 of 156 people found this review helpful
I don't believe the mainstream reviewers have ever driven this vehicle. I have. We have gone from excited anticipation to disillusionment. Not what we were expecting for $93,000. I ordered this 2015 Escalade ESV Premium with every option, sight unseen, based on the great reviews & excellent presentation on Cadillac's website. That was a mistake. I own a 2008 CTS which I absolutely love to drive, a few faults, but basically a great machine, never had a problem. So when I read that the new SUV was to be partially based on the CTS, along with great reviews, I was on the hook. Keeping it brief, what's good: styling, performance, handling, ride (especially Sport), finish, sound system, GPS,
Good family car
Arlen Hutahaean, 05/07/2023
2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
overall this car is very satisfying and gives pride as a family vehicle
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Escalade=Show Stooppa
Booker T.Fossett (BT), 02/09/2024
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The best in its class based on looks, how it handles the road none like it and this is coming from a previous owner same color scheme wow what a dynamic automobile
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