2010 Cadillac Escalade Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 City / 20 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
403
Seats
7 -8
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Keisha Y
Cadillac lover and car enthusiast!
I love my cadillac escalade i've had no problems from it at all. It runs fine smooth driving! The only thing is I wish it was better on gas.
accountCircle Megan D
It is very dependable and safe.
It is a very room vehicle and rides very nice. I can fit everyone and everything I need in it. I do not like that it is not very good on fuel and expensive to replace parts.
accountCircle Amanda C
No thanks I don't want to do this anymore.
Love it very easy to drive. Its my mothers car but I use it sometimes. I can't wait to get my own car and not worry to use other people cars.
accountCircle DION E
Very big and long sometimes hard to find parking also not all parallel parking spaces is made for this type of vehicle
Very comfortable and spacious had a oxygen sensor problem and the motor in my seat went bad other than that really haven't had any problems
accountCircle Sue T
Good in gas and it is a very pretty looking vehicle for me to say I have.
Easy to drive. Runs good. It is good on gas. Really do not hate anything about this vehicle that I say I drive.
accountCircle Trenton S
Fanciest car I have ever owned!
My escalade is 10 years old, and still feels like new. It's held up nice on the inside, no cracks in the leather seats or dashboard. It rides smooth like I am coasting across water on a windless day. I have the AWD version which is amazing in the snow. It is gigantic. It fits our family of 6 with two car seats. Gas mileage is great for such a large vehicle. Starts up every morning just fine. Dual climate control is amazing.
accountCircle Daniisha C
The color of the car is gold.
Runs nice. No wear & tear. Takes a lot of gas. Front light always go out. Might be an electrical problem not sure. But it is very roomy has three rows with extra sits in the back. Also back trunk open by itself when you press button. Big truck can get through snow and also help pull things with the hook on the back of it.
accountCircle Stefani V
It is dependable, and it is safe for you and your passengers.
6.2 engine, fully loaded and it hardly ever causes issues. It is easy to maintain but has the newer technology that I like.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Timothy T
The title is buy a great car today. It runs well. The cost on gas will make.
Nothing wrong with vehicle other than the fact you have to put work into it and make it make sense for the fact you are driving it to wherever you're going. It makes no sense to scrap it. The performance is at high level. The luxury is premium and leather. It can get up to 200 mph I believe but quote me on that. There are packages that stop you from getting to that level.
accountCircle Winnie B
Very expensive to repair broken down parts.
I. I like that it is spacious, comfortable and the color black is my favorite. I however dislike the fact that it is expensive to maintain, it consumes a lot of gas and it is subject to theft especially in dangerous neighborhoods.
accountCircle London W
It's a very reliable vehicle, I have never had any problems with this car.
I like the amount of space that my vehicle has, it's perfect for my growing family. I dislike the amount of gas that my vehicle requires, it would be better to have a more fuel efficient car. I like the overall look of my vehicle.
accountCircle Monica F
Drives like a Cadillac smooth luxurious escalade.
My Cadillac escalade has three roll seating. Heated seats for the two front rolls. Drives smoothly offers 4-wheel drive and cruise control. Ac adjustments in all three rolls. Great family style vehicle. I have never had any problems getting to where I need to go.
accountCircle Madison L
Cadillacs and the issues that are ahead.
It is a really nice car, it drives smooth and has power. But it is now starting to have issues and I am not sure why. This is a type of car you have to buy new and have it for awhile and then get rid of it because it starts to break down and have issues. They're really expensive to fix so unless you have endless money to just keep fixing stuff then this is the car for you.
accountCircle Jessica C
Expensive repairs on an expensive vehicle.
Repairs are super expensive and seems like something is always wrong I.E. Bearings, tires, air conditioning, spark plugs, engine, door handles breaking off, etc. It is also a gas hog, very expensive to fill. The vehicle is comfortable and feels safe but big to maneuver easily. We will never purchase a Cadillac again.
accountCircle Samuel B
When buying this car, try not to tow anything uphill with it. The car will overheat in a high desert environment and will suffer if placed in hot climates.
The car does well through the years when my family decides to move around. We do have issues now with the cooling system, and the radio has been replaced several times. The best part is the engine. It runs wonderfully after a long time.
accountCircle Marvin T
Nice smooth ride, GPS, air condition and interior all top notch!
I really liked my escalade at 1 point, I still do. It's just the gas prices, 3.00 per gallon, it's taking me about 80.00 to fill. Other than that... I like it, smooth ride with no mechanical problems. It is been with me for a long time now, I take good care of my escalade, and it is taking care of me.

Cadillac Escalade Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
403 HP 15 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Luxury
403 HP 15 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Premium
403 HP 15 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Platinum Edition
403 HP 15 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2010 Cadillac Escalade Owner Reviews

4.42
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 16%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Tracy R on May 21, 2021
The front seats are very comfortable especially the heated seat feature.
My escalade is very comfortable and great for long trips, gas mileage is ok for a big vehicle my only complaint is small cup holders. Third row seating is awesome, especially for trips with the family. It has plenty of power for freeway driving and for mountain driving here in Colorado.
accountCircle Anna E on March 31, 2021
Great vehicle for drive control and ride enjoyment.
Purrs like a kitten, and drives smooth, leather seating, good air conditioning with air bags. Has smart capability with a rear video monitor, seat warmers, has a powerful v8, painted blue, with four wheel drive and great tires, has a small TV for the second row.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Keyondra L.

Its spacious and durable. It's reliable and doesn't use too much gas. It is presentable to drive to different occasions and special gatherings. It's a safe car to drive with my family, especially children.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Keyondra L.

Sometimes it has to get its oil change frequently. It's a car that can make me feel guilty about the environment lately. It emits so much smoke. I wish it was more environmentally friendly. Other than that it's not too bad.

Ranks #8 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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2010 Lexus RX
32 MPG
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24 MPG
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20 MPG

Is The 2010 Cadillac Escalade A Good Car?

Yes. It is a very good and reliable vehicle. I have always kept up the maintenance on it and it still drives very well.
Dee J.
Yes it is top of the line. It is one of my favorite car companies and I've never had a truck until they came out with trucks.
Debra K.
Yes. It drives well and handles great. Plenty of room and so comfortable. The level of luxury is supreme.
Andrea K.
Yes it has been the best car ever. We have never had any major issues. It now is over 100,000 miles and is still great
Samantha P.
Yes, it is very spacious, has heated seats, 2 option programming for seat adjustments for 2 drivers. Very smooth ride. Backseat spacious and seats 3 very comfortable.
Sharon B.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Cadillac Escalade?

Nothing major. Normal wear and tear. I keep it tuned up and its oil changed at all times. I fix on it whenever needed.
Dee J.
Yes, very much reliable. I've never had any major issues thank god because a caddy is an expensive car.
Charles E.
Yes. The only problem we had was in the engine. The fuel relay went bad. The only other recent problem is the actuator for the AC went bad.
Denise G.
Yes very reliable no there are no problems. It has been a great car. Love it and would buy it again!
Kim A.
Very reliable, have not had any issues since purchasing. It has tire pressure sensors and open door sensor, and seat belt sensor.
Carla N.

Is The 2010 Cadillac Escalade A Good Value?

The value is quite exceptional. I drive out of town in it with no problems. It was a great investment.
Dee J.
I paid $25,000 for one 5 years ago. I hear there priced at like $10,000 to $15,000 right now. And I think it was a great value!
Jessica G.
The 2010 sells for About $14,500. It is great value compared to what it was new. The only bad is that they depreciate quickly
Heather H.
I do not know what we paid. It had been a great car and would buy again. Love it. The only issue is the cost of gas
Ashley J.
$10,000 very good value for miles. Purchased from previous owner. Had small dent on back bumper but other than that no issues.
Penelope T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2010 Cadillac Escalade transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2010 Cadillac Escalade with the 6L80 automatic transmission will take a total fill of 12.4 quarts (and an initial fill of 6.0 quarts) of DEXRON-ViAutomatic transmission fluid. It's important to change Your...

How much oil does the 2010 Cadillac Escalade take?

Answer: The 2010 Cadillac Escalade has A6.2 L V8 engine that has A6.0 quart engine oil capacity and the recommended oil for You to use is SAE 5W-30. While You can use conventional oil if You want it's typically a...

What kind of oil does the 2010 Cadillac Escalade take?

Answer: The 2010 Cadillac Escalade uses SAE 5W-30 oil in the engine. Cadillac recommends that You use synthetic oil whenever You need to change it. There are two main types of oil on the market these days, synthetic...

Does the 2010 Cadillac Escalade have Bluetooth?

Answer: The 2010 Cadillac Escalade does come standard with bluetooth in the infotainment system on all of the trim levels. The bluetooth in this SUV has the ability to connect to Your phone to answer calls and has...
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Safety & Reliability

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