[awaterworld]

I am on my 3rd Escalade, one from each generation. I put 200k on my 2007 and never had to pop the hood other than oil changes. My 2015i,, a far more advanced vehicle in every way, on the other hand has had a few more issues. Replaced transmission, radiator, AC condenser, strut, ball joint, GPS antenna, all the exterior window mouldings, console lid, transmission temp harness, sender, etc, and all under 90k. I am thinking of selling or trading in on a newer one,, please tell me a newer one these issues have been corrected? And if so any huge differences between a 2017 and a 2018? Other than 10 speed? and is that any better?

thanks!

 

[esvnoob]

I have a late model 2017 with the rear view mirror camera and hdmi port for the rear passengers and love it. Bought it new and have not had any issues (so far). It's my daily driver and have driven it up and down the east cost w/o any issues.
Hope that helps.

 

[Cutlass]

A lot of those early (2015 Escalade) issue you mentioned have been corrected throughout the years.
If I had a choice, absolutely get the 2018 with the 10 speed. They feel phenomenally different and better in terms of shift quality and performance.
But the ‘17 8 speed Escalade would be fine too. The 8speed has gotten slightly better from 15 to 17 but it’s never going to be perfect.

 

[kgoetz97]

10 speed FTW

 

[awaterworld]

I have a late model 2017 with the rear view mirror camera and hdmi port for the rear passengers and love it. Bought it new and have not had any issues (so far). It's my daily driver and have driven it up and down the east cost w/o any issues.
Hope that helps.

THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE!

 

[tvan1974]

Going from a '15 Denali XL (6sp) to an 18' Premium ESV. I would say get the 10sp. So much smoother and better MPG. I held out for the right priced '18 after reading the horror stories on the 8 sp.

I had some of the issues you mentioned, but not as many in 80k miles with the Yukon. I have a rattle starting from the front passenger side molding at high speeds (80+). It's just a touch loose right now (20k miles). I thought the clips were changed out for 2016, but I could be wrong. I'll have it/them swapped at my next free service.

 

[kendillasr7]

We have a 18' haven't had a problem

 

[Phoenixx]

I have a 19 and no issues here if you decide to go to 19

 

[tokuzumi]

I'd pass on anything with the 8 speed auto. May go 200k with no issues, or it may have constant problems. I'd only consider the 10 speed auto.