Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 City / 18 HWY
Horsepower
403
Seats
7 -8
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tanya E
A Cadillac: luxury at a price.
I love the way my vehicle looks. It is pearl white and the platinum version. It is fancy and I like fancy. It is very reliable and comfortable. It has both heating and cooling seat feature. There are only two things that I do not like. First, it is not the best on gas mileage. Secondly, any parts or services are extremely costly. Of course, you must be willing to pay the cost for a luxury vehicle.
accountCircle Stephanie G
Perfect and comfortable for family, but be ready for repair cost.
For big families is perfect! Very comfortable, but the one problem is if anything breaks the cost for repairs are high. Besides that you will have plenty of room for the kids, DVD, cup holder that heats and cools the liquids and does not consume too much gas like our older SUV car.
accountCircle Krystal K
Great for a large family!
There are no issues with the car. It is very dependable and has tons of room for our large family. It is also very nicely designed.
accountCircle Amy R
The very versatile Cadillac escalade.
I love my Cadillac escalade! It is very roomy and comfortable. It is a big vehicle but easy to drive. We have taken it on very long road trips and the gas mileage was amazing. I would definitely recommend it to large families. The third row seating comes in very handy.
accountCircle Garren M
My escalade. Ups and downs...
The rear suspension is a big problem with these vehicles. I had an issue with headlights. Other than that I love this truck. The feel of control you have over this SUV is blissful. I had it tuned at an performance shop and now get better gas mileage.
accountCircle Yahida S
Pre-owned 2011 Cadillac escalade.
So far I do not have any problems with my escalade. We bought it used so of course it has the normal wear and tear for a 9 year old vehicle. The screens do not work and we had to get new rims but all that is due to the previous owner. It has remote start which I love because living in South Texas the heat is no joke and it does not help that the seats are leather. However mine does have cooled front seats so that is a bonus.
accountCircle Tammy H
Never thought I would use seats with ac or heated steering wheel but I do.
Love this vehicle. No issues so far. Would think about getting the extended version if traveling with more than 4 often. With all seats up, there's not a lot of storage space in the back. Seats are comfortable. Love heated/cooled seats. Also love the heated steering wheel.
accountCircle Vincent P
Repairs and maintenance are expensive. Insurance, too.
My Hennessey is my baby. I bought it because nobody I know has one. In fact not many were sold in Dallas. It embodies my attitude. Smooth ride, great brand.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Daisy R
The rooftop is nice and I enjoy it.
Uses a lot of gas but is very roomy for the family. Some parts can be very expensive and not worth it. Sometimes I just want to buy a brand new car even though this one is still nice. I wouldn't trade my car for anything because when we have family events.

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 14 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Luxury
403 HP 14 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Premium
403 HP 14 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Platinum Edition
403 HP 14 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2011 Cadillac Escalade Owner Reviews

4.72
36 Reviews
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5 stars 75%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Tiffany C on April 27, 2021
I love the automatic features on this SUV.
It has a really comfortable ride. The seats are heated and cooled. The entertainment system with wireless headphones is phenomenal for children. The fuel mileage is not as bad as one would think for a 6.2l engine. The steering wheel is also heated with the radio controls.
accountCircle Garren M on April 16, 2021
My escalade. Ups and downs...
The rear suspension is a big problem with these vehicles. I had an issue with headlights. Other than that I love this truck. The feel of control you have over this SUV is blissful. I had it tuned at an performance shop and now get better gas mileage.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Frances H.

Warm seats, USB ports, cruise control, leather seats, GPS, Sirius, camera, internal malfunctioning warning system. Separate A/c plus heating control for all passengers and driver. Door safety, power windows.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Frances H.

Eleven miles to the gallon for use of gas on the road. Everything else is wonderful. I truly enjoy my vehicle nothing else wrong with her. She is very well kept and easy to maintain. A very comfortable ride.

Ranks #3 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has an average owner rating of 4.72 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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4.88
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4.8
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4.72

Ranks #5 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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32 MPG
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Tie
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24 MPG
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18 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 Cadillac Escalade cabin air filter location?

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What's the 2011 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 L oil capacity?

Answer: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L engine holdS6 quarts of oil. Cadillac recommends that You use full synthetic SAE 5W-30 oil whenever You need to change it. There are two types of oil on the market these...

Does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade have Bluetooth?

Answer: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade does come standard with bluetooth connectivity. As a luxury vehicle this option is available on all the trim levels and You do not have to upgrade anything to get it. Bluetooth is a...

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Safety & Reliability

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