Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 ESCALADE IQL.
The 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL is equipped with an Automatic 10-spd transmission and achieves an EPA fuel economy rating of 15/19/17 mpg. Its reliability profile consists of one recall and a single owner complaint centered on the Power Train, Electrical System, and Fuel/Propulsion System. This low frequency of reported issues indicates a stable start for the model year.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd |
| Overall length | 224.4 in |
| Overall width | 82.3 in |
| Overall height | 76 in |
| Wheelbase | 136.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5809 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 68.5 / 68.5 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 15 / 19 / 17 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL dominate in one area — the power train,electrical system,fuel/propulsion system, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the power train,electrical system,fuel/propulsion system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train,electrical system,fuel/propulsion system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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Showing 5 of 110 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT6146A | 2026-07-08 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates on a software anomaly for a DTC that sets for… |
| 662.50 | 2026-07-06 | Unknown Or Other | • Fewer unnecessary service messages, warning light activations, and automated OnStar… |
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| 662.20 | 2026-06-22 | Unknown Or Other | • Improvements to help prevent loss of audio, including chimes and turn signal indicator… |
| 662.30 | 2026-06-22 | Unknown Or Other | • Improvements to help prevent loss of audio, including chimes and turn signal indicator… |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg.