@yo noteimporta LOL... this is pathetic. We have a neighbor who had a Mercedes exactly like the video and HALF the time they owned it, it was in the shop. They got SICK of it and traded for... a KIA SORENTO. Good for them. OP is a dumbass. More money than sense. He's right, the Escalade is trash.. but so is the Mercedes. All about image with these people.
@yo noteimporta I find it incredible that people refuse to do any research at all when buying a new vehicle.....anyone that buys a Nissan or Stellantis product is an idiot and deserves it
@@Lucid-Visions For real. People just don’t want to deny that American cars are just built like utter garbage. Mercedes makes solid motors and know how to not go overboard with tech unlike GM.
I am sorry about your bad experience with you Cadillac Escalade. I own one, 2021 Escalade ESV Sport that I bought in Sept 2021. I have about 13K miles on it and so far this SUV has been the best car I have owned. I have never experienced anything you have experienced. Be it comfort or reliability, I love my Escalade.
That's why I own a Lexus, they stay with the same basic power train and platform and just improve it over the years. Reliability is part of the engineering process. All cars have problems but Toyota just does it better than most.
Both Honda & Toyota are coasting on their outdated reputations more than ever now. My 2020 TNGA Corolla SE Sedan turned out to be a disappointment compared to my 2015 Toyota Yaris SE hatch, so much so that I traded my Corolla in recently after only 2.5 years & 9000 miles just to get rid of it. Much happier now with my 2022 Mazda CX-30 AWD Carbon Edition, & Mazda has made great strides in the last 10 years or so at both catching & passing swollen-head Honda/Toyota in quality/craftsmanship for the same $.
@@inctru I'm curious what the disappointment was? You drove 9,000 mi in 2 and 1/2 years? That's basically nothing. Was it just something you didn't like about the vehicle? I don't see how anything could have broken in that short of time. I drive that much in about 3 months.
For $90k plus it still drives terrible. The Escalade is not even better than the new Grand Cherokee Summit. The Cadillac Tahoe is just poorly engineered by Big Ten and foreign grads.
As a rule of thumb, you should NEVER buy a first year generation model of ANY vehicle as all the bugs have not been worked out of the systems. And 2021 IS first year of this generation of Escalade. As for comfort, you are 100% correct. I have severe muscle issues and I needed a new vehicle last year as my old Yukon's frame was literally rotting away and it was unsafe. I sat in the Yukon AND the Escalade, both the old 2020 leftover models AND the 2021 and I was SHOCKED. The seats felt like 2x4's with a piece of leather over them. They were shorter. I was literally pinned into the cabin between the door and console and could not move my legs, which I HAVE to do when I drive due to pain. You are also right about the pedals, which caused me hip, leg and pelvic pain when I went to brake. Having owned 11 Cadillacs in my life, I'm used to the old luxury Cadillacs and my newest is a 1994 Fleetwood Brougham. Not knowing what to do, one of my doctors told me to find a 2007 to 2014 Escalade or Yukon with low mileage as he had them both and said I would be fine in either one. Well, I did just that. I bought a 2014 Escalade with 16K original miles and paid WAY over book value due to the pandemic. But at least its comfy and has room!
@@jvs22_attrition Well, I didn't mean 100% of first year models had problems. One of my doctors bought the newly redesigned 2015 Yukon and had no issues. Its luck of the draw. I have a 1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille with the dreaded fearful HT4100 engine and I've had NO issues with it whatever. I just maintain it properly and don't push or abuse it.
I totally agree and for the record I’m kinda exaggerating. On technical side my cts does not leave much to desire my cue system is bugged out can Barely use the screen and my dashboard talks to me in Spanish lol and the light on my brake pedal that comes on at night no longer works. But on the mechanical side it’s amazing American engineering at its best. And I always shared that sentiment that it’s not just about the car it’s your drive style that also plays a roll in how shitty or great your exp is with a car. You treat your good with respect and consistent matinence should always translate to a positive exp most of the time
@@dhillaz Yes, that's very true. But unless they go back to more comfortable seats and roomier cabins I plan to keep this Escalade at least 10 years so I'm not all too worried about the value. I bought my '05 Yukon new and now with 214,000 miles and the frame more or less rotted out due to the salt and brine, its not worth anything at all really. My mechanic said he'd give me $500 because he wants the engine and some of the newer parts he put in last year. At least I got $11,500 off the sticker back before GM went bankrupt and they used to offer those awesome rebates at year end!
Every high end and lasting SUV is around 80000 to 100000 so just saying unless you go for the mid level ones with 5 seating those are still around 45000 to 60000
@Brian Stranyak all gimmicks... most of the essential electronics can be incorporated into old school cars and they would be better once the electronics stop at basic necessity. These new cars are overboard with gimmicks.
my experience with mercedes is that they’re great while under warranty… uber solid build quality… run away once no longer in warranty … like most luxury brands
@@erossinema8797 They probably have every fatigue point down to a fine science now. They'll reengineer the stuff that fails to make the warranty period, everything else is between you and Jesus
I thought this video was going to be a bunch of bull but almost everything this guy mentioned when it comes to the Escalade was spot on. My local dealership was excellent. After having similar issues with mine they took it back and traded me for a 2022. I’ve only had it for 3 months and I absolutely love it.
He's right about the comfort factor too! I sat in one as well as a 2020 and they were HORRIBLE. Like him, I have muscle issues. Severe ones. On the advice of my doctor who had one, I got the PRIOR gen Escalade. Got a 2014 (the last year of that gen) with only 16K original miles. What a difference!
Gm used to make good vehicles the last time they made good products was like 2000 in my opinion i drove a 1992 gmc sierra c3500 with 254k with it original engine and trans
We put 200k on our ‘07 - only had to do brakes, tires, shocks. We have 90k on our ‘16 and just brakes and tires (but I hate Cue) Still feels like new. Also - pedal positions are adjustable. Plus I’m happier keeping my $$s here vs sending them to Germany or Japan. 3 kids (travel hockey), 2 dogs and tons of road time. The Mercedes and Toyota are too small - glad we love our Caddy’s.
I bought a 2021 Sport Platinum in April ‘21. The vehicle has Super Cruise, Night Vision, Retractable steps, and puddle map I have not experienced any issues to date. I currently have just over 11k miles. I can honestly say that this is the best automobile I have ever owned. I currently own a BMW 750i x drive and a Ford F-150 Platinum as well. I have owned 2 Mercedes including sedans and SUV. I can tell you that my Escalade is way better than every can I have owned. I am sorry to hear about you challenges what your Escalade experience.
You are one of the lucky ones who got the retractable steps!! I searched for a month trying to find a plat Escalade with the steps. There was a shortage from China the dealerships were saying. So new vehicles coming out weren’t given the led steps. I look every now and then on GM parts website for them. No luck.
Not every vehicle off the production lines are going to be lemons. As for the blessed drivers with no issues,enjoy your truck that's why you bought it... GM is going in the direction we need them to go. Side note: the retractable running boards do fail over time.
When are people gonna learn expensive is not always better. The more technology you cram into a vehicle the more can go wrong with it. I personally don't want a rolling computer and tracking device.
@@addisonwilliamsjr4450 1980's Toyota would be the ultimate transport. Strong and simple construction which is easy to repair even has electric starter though a starter handle was an option.
You absolutely made the right choice but I cannot believe that you were considering the worst car made versus the best car made with no in between that is crazy...
@@waynecartwright9478 I got sucked in by the new platform,,,and the fact that I’ve owned several GM dump trucks and pick-ups that gave me very good service in the past.
@@a.f.s.3004 you have chosen well , Land Cruiser is top of the line build and quality and will out perform everything in this video for many years to come.....did you notice the other vehicles in this mans driveway while watching his video, prime example that they are all sucker purchases...
As an owner of various MB products since the 1980s I'm sure you'll find out that your replacement will be giving you huge headaches soon. I only buy Toyota/Lexus products now. They've been bulletproof. Can drive a short trip or across the country at the drop of a hat with complete peace of mind in luxurious comfort.
I couldn’t agree more. I’ve owned various Toyota/Lexus vehicles and they all served my extremely well. My 78 year old brother has an ES300h - says it’s the best car he’s ever owned.
Yep. I had a Camry for 15 years that only needed a new radiator in that whole time. Sold it with 330,000 miles. Lexus bought used, had it for 5 years, needs nothing. Son has a '15 Tacoma, all it's needed was a new drive shaft carrier bearing at over 100,000 miles. $100 part, did it ourselves. I have friends with lux cars falling apart constantly. Admittedly more tech so more issues, but most of their problems have been tranny and engine so it's not even the lux things breaking. It's turbo problems, cam phasers, trannies clunking, limp home mode engaging constantly. Pure hell. No thanks.
Incidentally, the backup camera is a safety system required by federal law. The reason the dealer took the car back so readily is that you were likely covered by the California lemon law. In California when a lemon is returned you get back all of your lease payments, taxes, down payment, registrations etc. less an offset that depends on the mileage used.
Agreed, but a lot of dealers will make you sign some paperwork saying you consent to only 3 months and it’s your fault for not having it inspected by a reputable mechanic before something actually failed. Nobody wants to spend 5 hours signing papers but a majority of car salesman are scumbags by nature.
"Incidentally, the backup camera is a safety system required by federal law.." Only a stupid country would do that. Backup camera is NOT an essential safety feature. For many decades all that was needed were three mirrors and a competent driver.
Yeah sadly in texas the law only applied after certain miles and we ended up with a lemon gm product with a blown turbo, endless to say we ended up fixing and selling that junk
It's funny you say that, because GM has already recalled 10 Hummer EVs for faulty taillight software which caused the lights constantly stay lit or fail completely. That is not a good sign for a car that currently exists in such few numbers.
It would be an electric trap, an electric chair ROFL ⚡ straight to heaven! What a joke of a company 🤣 I don't know how the sale department keeps a straight face, 🤡
Lemon for sure. I've taken mine to dealership twice. One issue was the inability to connect via Bluetooth, while the ambient lighting was also inop. The second time, I brought it in for the "Service Driver Assist System" error. Keeping my fingers crossed, I don't have any further issues. I have 5k miles on it now. I love this thing!
LOL all these highly mechanical objects are a crap shoot in quality. Motorcycles, cars, same thing. Wouldnt that be funny if his GLS was built on a Friday evening resulting in being another POS? LOL Hopefully not.
It's refreshing to hear a logical, honest person speak on something that isn't crying about it. You should review more stuff, things that interesting to you or things you like that you think others might find helpful. I like you view and opinion.
Toyota i can see but i remember when navigators expeditions first came out. You will still see a suburban occasionally from that era. Navigators not at all
I work at a Cadillac dealership and have found that a lot of the years or even cars within the same years are hit or miss. Most likely due to quality control but one car might be perfectly fine and another might be in the shop for weeks. We had a new XT6 in with a transmission failure at less than 10k miles. I drive a 2007 sts with only 60k miles on it and it drives fantastic with no unreasonable problems but another sts I've driven drove like a dog. So unfortunately it's luck of the draw, but that's what warranties exist for I guess... If you are still looking for a SUV, the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator are great, I put over 8,000 miles on an Aviator in 3 weeks and it never skipped a beat. Best of luck...
You see any 2500hd's with trans cooler leaks? Towed a bunch of almost new trucks last winter with that problem. Just towed a fairly new Sierra 2500 that launched the front driveshaft when the guy got stuck in deep snow. Broke the ear off the yoke on the diff. It smashed the engine and it lost its oil. Looked like maybe just the oil filter but hope so cause a new duramax would be expensive af. The service guy said it was not the first one they had seen
Note to self: just buy older, reliable SUV’s instead of throwing big money in on unreliable junk. I’ll stick with my older SUV’s and avoid the dealerships
@@04dram04 not really depends on the specific car. But fixing a issue yourself in a few hours is still faster then going to the dealership taking weeks and getting a car back that you don't know if it was properly fixed.
@@04dram04 I disagree - the more wiring, the more can go wrong - electrics are the most laborious and expensive to repair. Speaking as someone who has worked at dealers for Land Rover, Jag, Lexus and Hyundai.
I worked at a GM dealership... this was like every day, I would see brand new Tahoes, Silverados and Suburbans towed in every day... If I spent that much money on a vehicle and it broke within the week I would be sooooo pissed.... maybe it is barebones, but ill stick to my Civic Touring... Didnt JD Power or something like that rank the Escalade as the lowest reliability new vehicle you can buy?? I feel like some pre-purchase research might have saved you this headache... I work at a BMW lot now... I feel like I dont see that many newer X7s in the shop...
@@gregb9264 I've had my 21 silverado for almost a year with no issues so far, granted I got the turbo 4 banger model, either way the dealer I got it from gave me a lifetime warranty on anything oil touches , so I think that's good
@@clayman71497 there’s no such thing as a lifetime warranty if there was they would have to honor it on a half a million mile vehicle The real warranty is probably 60k miles or 100k miles
With leasing it he will dump it long before it becomes problematic in 4 years. They're all great and pretty and fun when they're new. But get some years and mileage and heaven help you. Except Escalades, apparently they are junk off the showroom floor.
As a longtime lover of GM full size SUV's. I've noticed that the first year models of a new design usually have issues. Especially the new tech. Rest assured though by 23 and beyond,the tech team at GM is working hard at work fixing the bugs
Correct! Im a saleman at a Cadillac dealer and the first year models are not the best. Buick is actually the most reliable brand by GM and that told to me by our Master Tech who has worked on these brands for 30 years.
How many parts are coming across the border and in installed in Arlington? 1500 are total junk, so how is GM expecting people to trust anything made by the corporation when all of it is coming out of Mexico?
@@TheAventadorSV no its because a 20 year old cadillac doesnt even drive. in my area of the north east the only cars you see being driven around that are 15 plus years old are lexus
The Mercedes was a lateral move at best. Mercedes suvs have nearly the same poor reliability as Cadillac. The only advantage is that when the Mercedes has issues the service will be more competent.
@@RobertNES816 I agree that it may be a lateral move. But I don't agree that Mercedes has the same reliability issues as Cadillac Is, either in type or in frequency.
@@RobertNES816 I worked for a dealer group with both Mercedes and Cadillac in stores next to each other. I dealt with both. Not the same issues at all. I have many friends and acquaintances still I'm the business, plus I track it because I'm a "car guy". So, yes I know folks that work for them both.
I have purchased a new Cadillac Escalade every year for the past five years, I have never had a problem with any of them. IDrive a lot of miles and trade because my company will pay for that.
I purchased the 2022 escalade, and its BY FAR THE GREATEST SUV ive ever driven in my life! Never had an issue. You were unlucky and got a defected product. Should have spoken directly with head office.
I worked a wreck the other day involving a 2022 Escalade. Head on collision. The body totally detached from the frame. As I approached I thought he Escalade was sitting on top of another vehicle. Nope. It was the body hovering at an angle, several feet above and over to the side of its frame.
Although it's not luxurious like a Cadillac escalade my 2013 toyota 4runner purchased brand new has never had a problem. Only been to the dealer for a free oil change and tire rotation. 86000 miles and still not upgrading anytime soon.
@@chriswhite5237 they are the best! Don't do the 10,000 mile oil changes. It's 5000 for me and easy driving, I flushed the coolant at 50000 then changed rear end transfer case and transmission fluid at 70,000 if you don't tow. Many safe and reliable miles to you. Cheers!
2021 Escalade Sport Platinum w/ 16,000km. No issues. Seems like you got a bad one. With that being said, if you think the GLS is more reliable than the Escalade, I have a bridge to sell you. How many Escalades do you seen on the road vs. the GL/GLS? Most of the GLs are mechanically totalled and not worth it to fix whereas the Escalade you can keep running by throwing a little money at it from time to time. The new GLS is nice but has nowhere near the presence the Escalade has. I’ll take the GLS63 over the regular Escalade only. The 450 does nothing for me. Dare I say, it’s a bit bland.
Absolutely agree with you, people can get a really bad product for anything, car is one of them. And I agree with you that in the future, the mercedes would give a bigger and deeper pain than Cadillac gives to people because to repair some car like GLS would be significantly higher and to one point it would never be worth it. I have a friend got a Mercedes car, after brought it to dealership for a maintenance, all the active safety features are gone, like blind spot, acc, aeb, and so on, which is super frustrating for my friend.
Try a lexus 570 next time, they are built using the same platform as the tundra. I've had 5 tundra's so far, and they are by far the best driving truck out. Very accurate when driving, and comfortable for me. I'm similar to your size also
@MICHAEL KING I literally use all of my tundras for work, commercial flooring contractor. Those numbers are still lower than a tundra value with equal stats, lol
Love my Escalade so immediately when I saw this video I thought “hater”, but honestly the video was very well made informative, and insightful. You genuinely seem like someone who was excited about the Escalade and got a dud instead. I was think this is from Caddilac doing such a massive overhaul of the vehicle in such a short period of time instead of tweaking things one by one over the years. Kinda the difference between Apple and Samsung. Good review!
@@RA-ui8yw funny that my last tour in the middle east all i saw was Land Cruisers, Lexus 570s and Nissan Patrols, i have nothing against Escalades but they just don't last, they're made for Americans designed not to last, like that you're their guaranteed customer for life replacing a vehicle every 3 yrs..
@@skyhawk5469 I’m not a big fan of the Escalade either, the new styling is not to my taste. I do like the jeep grand wagoneer, I got to check one out a few weeks back and that vehicle is very spacious and plenty of features on the inside
The Landcruiser and Lexus LX570 are too expensive.. Escalade are more affordable for people with limited budgets and they are more modern and larger and more powerful. Scary and confusing with this cadillac 😢😮
Having owned a colission shop and seeing first hand how those things are built, I can tell you Escalades have ALWAYS been junk, but you didn't do much better with that Merc wich is basically a Chrysler. Best vehicles money can buy Toyota / Lexus.
200k on my 04 escalade and the only problem I've had besides what's covered in regular maintenance and service is the paint on the console and dash peeling. I would drive my truck anywhere. My wife's rx350 has broken two timing chains less than 200k miles.
I took delivery of a 2021 Escalade ESV in November of 2020 . It is BY far the best Escalade that I have ever had , and I've been driving them since 2002 . My truck was the 1st one on the city , and I didn't even see another 2021 for at least 10 mos due to the pandemic . My local dealer Germain Cadillac , is terrific . Other than scheduled maintenance and oil changes , its been rock solid . In the 15 mos that I'm driving this vehicle , I have put on 31,000 care free miles - I guess that I got the luck of the draw !!
Great video. An Escalade isn’t in my price range (except in my dreams) but I imagine this will help a lot of potential buyers. Will be interesting to see what the Escalade’s reliability data shows in another year.
Don't limit your dreams. Get something better. A Honda or Toyota or Volvo. Almost everything beats a Cad. They are far from what they used to be. Thank the bean counters at GM.
You may not be able to buy a new car but can still buy a used one and still get the vehicle you want it will come if you're patient enough...don't sell yourself short.
Oh don’t say in your dreams! You’ll definitely get your dream car. Manifest it! But if you’re desperate look at a 2006 Escalade/esv. I heard that generation is very good.
Speaking from 35 years of customer relations at a GM Dealership , well done . The criticism was articulated well . I'm happy you are happy . Also , I do not own GM cars .
When the 2015 came out mine did the same thing, I had so many issues and Cadillac refused to deal with the issues. Now there is a class action law suit against GM for the issues they refused to deal with ranging from 2012 and up. I’ll never buy another GM vehicle again.
@@bafman3762 -- ....when it's not in the shop? LOL. The Corvette speed isn't anything that special any more. A pedestrian, 4-door, M340i xDrive will get to 60 in 3.8 seconds reliably, thanks to AWD,(unlike your corvette), and kick your corvette's ass in the rain.
I have 2022 cadi I work in limousine( taxi) almost 50k miles no complaints. I open the hood just for washer fluid. Changed 1 time brake pads well oil every 4k miles lol . 😆 maybe u had bad luck that day O ye I have like 5 patches on each tire
There's always a bad one in the batch. Happens with every manufacturer not just Cadillac. Everyone has a story like this with every car out there since the Model T.
My 2017 CRV came loaded and had even more issues than the Escalade. I had to take it back to the dealership over and over again throughout the entire warranty. Even Honda has major issues.
Didn’t you notice the pedal issue when you test drive it? The whole point of a test drive is to see if the vehicle is comfortable for you, if the pedals were like that when You test drove it I would’ve never bought it. It’s good that you got out of the lease hopefully have better luck with your cars. I have a ram two and I like it.
I would bet he ordered it without a test drive like most of the people who got the 1st year models. My local Cadillac dealership (STILL) looks like an abandoned parking lot because they barely have any inventory on hand.
Wow. I know someone that had a Jaguar F- Pace, that was a piece of trash, traded it for a Alfa Romeo Stelvio, broke down after 3 weeks. Was under warranty and the water pump failed! The third time was a charm and a big way. Traded that for a Mazda CX-9. She couldn’t be happier with the Mazda.
As an American who's been driving for 40 years and owned nothing BUT an American car in all those years.....thanks...I didn't know that! Here all the time I just thought I was getting lemons! 🤣😂
You sure ran into some issues unfortunately , but I call those glitches and calling a Escalade a junk is unwarranted .. I have had brand New S 500 that turned into a nightmare of troubles after trouble ..plus you comparing orange to apple You don't buy an Escalade to outperform a Merc on luxury and comfort , but for size and safety and power. After 100,000 milles of mountain driving and hauling , I take the durability and reliability of an the American junk over the German junk any day lol
That popping sound is a bent pushrod, happened on my Escalade once at 18k and again 29k same side on engine. Also at 35k a buzz sound turned out to be a bad belt tensioner bearing. Total about 3 weeks out of commission. A few electrical gremlins, things don't work then they do again. Purchased March 2021.
I have been looking at this car and the only thing I didn't like about it is how it looks from the rear because the independent rear suspension makes it look like it's sitting on some ugly cranes. Right now I think this presentation stops me from buying one.
I agree, I hate seeing those bars down under. Makes it look unfinished or something. And there so low to the ground like doesn't that reduce ground clearance lol?
I got rid of my Cadillac last March, and I couldn't be happier or more relieved....MAJOR mechanical and suspension issues, just a complete piece of shit! I'd take it back, they'd tell me it was fixed a day or so later, I'd drive it for another month, and then WHAM! Something else would come apart or fall off, and I'd start all over again with it. The heated seats and steering wheel kept failing as well, the power steering pump and high pressure line blew out as well. Also, I was never very fond of the ride quality; it felt more like a pickup truck, despite the sales person telling me that I didn't "really want that in a car"; um, YES I DO, I have serious hip and back issues, and when you're used to the sheer, opulent comfort of the older Cadillacs, well....Detroit decided FOR us that we didn't really want soft riding cars and comfortable seats and suspension, no....what they said we REALLY wanted were "luxury" cars that compared to the hard, rough-riding imports, like BMW, Mercedes, etc., and trucks....the very cars I never liked, nor was impressed by! They never bothered to talk to guys like me, I know that. Hell, even the Buicks, Mercuries, Chryslers, and Chevy Impalas once had that incredibly luxurious ride quality and comfortable seating, but apparently that's a thing of the past and it's no longer important....just like quality and reliability appear to have also been left behind. Never again, Cadillac!
I'm a full time Lyft and Uber driver. I take people to GMC, Chevy dealers constantly to check to on their new model cars. Also people don't know this but Toyota owners go to the dealer all the time for issues.
All Manufactures have defects. Look at all the recalls many manufactures been having. Cars and trucks today are built cheap, just like these new 300-400k homes. You just had a lemon, I have not heard many people complaining about these trucks and the Tahoe's. They all value well and you can see that by how much the used ones cost. Mercedes can be considered junk too, just ask the mechanics. American cars are no less than foreign. Hell I went foreign with Infinity and the car been in the shop many times. We consumers have the upper hand in challenging these manufactures to make safer and reliable quality vehicles, complaining all day does not solve anything. Our dollars count stop purchasing and see what happens, I hear complaints all the time in these videos and no one stands up to these manufactures, therefore they will continue to charge more and make more cheap cars. SPEAK UP AMERICA!
I've had my 2021 Escalade esv premium luxury since October 2020 so about 16 months so far. Been perfectly reliable for me. Dont have supercruise but everything is fine. Augmented reality, cameras, lane keep and adaptive cruise is just fine. Nothing has ever been warranted just two trips to the dealer for some recalls but that's with anything. I guess you just got a pos. Heck even my engine is perfect. Zero oil consumption or fuel dilution. My neighbor has had his 2015 escalade and they put almost 110k on it and the most expensive repair was one little module which was under 700. Also why didnt you just get the new Lexus or top trim Toyota SUVs. If you badly want reliability Cadillac isn't the way to go but neither is mercedes either. You either get lucky or you dont. With a toyota product you have to be lucky to get unlucky. Great quality control and issues are fixed pretty fast.
Currently have a 2021 Tahoe RST had transmission replace 6 months after buying it. Had a bad leak. Then had to have a lifter replace. I think I got a lemon too. Made the proper filing under the lemon law. Still love this truck
Sometimes we get the bad apple of the all the cars we get, it was just one those. As I had a Corolla and the engine blew up and had it only within two years.
Let's face it Cadillac equals GM which means poor quality, doesn't matter how much leather and screens they put in those things, still unreliable endless money pits, as scotty kilmer may say.
You got rid of an Esclade and replaced it with a Mercedes GLS?? Let me tell you that you picked the two most unreliable and overpriced pieces of sh**** in the entire segment. I'm sorry , but it's true. I mean c'mon man! You could've gotten a Toyota Luxus , that car is a beast and RELIABLE !!! 😁
Hey, just a thought. 2021 we were already deep into the chip shortage basically short on everything as far as manufacturing. That and many more Escalades coming out of the factory that late in the pandemic may have actually been made of "garbage parts" from previous years and leftovers maybe even cross-compatable parts from GMC and Chevy SUV's.
Definitely would have taken that for a test drive to make sure I loved it before the $100,000 drop. We love our Escalades we had the 3rd generation ran that to 150,000 miles now we have the 4th generation and up to 80,000 miles on it. They are in their own class when seeing them on the road very eye catching just like Cadillac cars also. The air ride is unbelievable along with the cue system. The 420hp is also a lot of fun still averaging around 18 mpg in town.
I had a 2016 escalade and I agree that it does grab attention but the ride was trash. So harsh and feels every bump on the road. There is no air ride on the last generation. Only introduced in the new generation. I traded it last year for a 2021 suburban. Much better ride quality imo
@@Phenom-rl5pr My 2016 Escalade has the Magnetic Ride Control option and it rides great! It's far better than the 2016 Yukon Denali I was looking at that didn't even have the Magnetic Ride Control as an option. Maybe the seats aren't comfortable for smaller people, but I love them. I'm 6'7" 275lbs
@jalofanclub I'm about 6ft. 200lb.. the ergonomics and seats were very comfortable. I hated the actual drive quality. Mines also had the magnetic ride. Mines was the esv luxury premium version. Idk. I now have a 2021 suburban and it's night and day. The drive is far superior. I recommend you try either new version: (2021+) suburban, tahoe, yukon, or escalade. You'll feel the difference, especially on the highway
Ever thought of trying a Japanese luxury SUV like the new LX600....Since reliability is a key factor for you. I dont think the Merc is known for reliability
I bought a 2001 Lexus LX570 in October of 2000. All I've done to this car is change oil and put gas (lots of it). Three sets of tires and 4 batteries in 21 years. Not been to the shop once, I do my own maintenance. The spare tire still has the same air in it from Japan. My wife drives this car and absolutely loves it.
@@AAhmad3449 i disagree....i think in the past lexus rode the coat tail of their reliability and didnt do much innovation, but as of late, they have made strides with the likes of the new LX600 which is still cheaper than its German rivals. The German SUVs you mentioned are luxurious as well but way more complicated and very unreliable...Although an argument could be made that people who can afford these vehicles have the money to fix them and could care less about reliability, does not make it any less annoying having to visit the dealer on a weekly basis 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️.
@@jamaicanlovrboy I tend to gravitate towards Japanese vehicles in general as well, but if I were looking at ultra premium SUV's like this Cadillac then only the German brands (and "maybe" the Lincoln Navigator) would be on my radar personally (unless I wanted to keep whatever I buy for 10+ years). I just don't find the new Lexus/Acura/Infiniti stuff to look very premium (even compared to the American brands in some ways), nor have enough performance, or offer fancy enough tech, which for six figures I'd want all of.
Lexus lx 570 is the go to if you want a 3 row family hauler. Yeah they chug gas, but you can’t beat the reliability and build quality of Lexus and Toyota. The 5.7 V8 from Toyota is just silky smooth. And these vehicles can reach 400k miles on the original engine and transmission of maintained properly.
I dodged a bullet. Came close to leasing a 95K 2021 Escalade. The dealer was too greedy with the lease payment and the only color they had was tan. I ended up leasing a new LC 500. I already had a Buick Enclave anyhow.
Finally an honest review from an actual owner. Thank you. GM has abandoned building any kind of quality into their vehicles for the last 10 years. They have no idea how to build a seat. Drivers seat is out of a minivan. F all these losers borrowing a car from manufacturers for 15 min, blowing loads all over themselves describing the car then returning the demo and driving home in their $1500 Hyundai. That’s a typical TH-cam reviewer.
Sorry about your experience, but I think based on one bad experience with one car (this is bad luck), you cant say all of them are junk. I own the previous model, 5 years 100k miles now, 0 issues. Extremely reliable car. Ordered the 22 Escalade.
I follow cars ALOT even those I will never own. BECAREFUL of GM vehicles. Good luck with your Cadillac it looks great but reliability is time saved. Also makers change lots of things from model years ijs
Nah I worked at a used car dealer and we had all GM cars trucks and SUV’s there. Cadillacs we’re the worst. The screens in the overwhelming majority of our Cadillacs always get stuck requiring a restart of the car. A lot of electronic systems went offline. Air suspension systems, AC stopped working, Camera’s don’t work, etc… GM’s electronic systems are nightmares. They are no better than a Dodge. Even Ford has better reliability. Explorers almost never gave us problems.
Sometimes technology CAN be a pain, but, a vehicle like Escalade should (for the cost) live up to it's reputation, but GM is not managed well anymore, it's a junk dealer...
We had nothing but problems out of a Cadillac ATS! Went back to Mercedes. They are solid cars and less expensive to maintain, the dealers actually care about customers.
@@N4CR it’s true. We have always had awesome experiences with Mercedes’. I do all the service as a former mechanic. Drove a 2003 E500 from 12k to 180k and it even got rear ended bad at about 110k. Only replacement things were brake pads, 2 sets of batteries(there a Tiny motorcycle type battery for the brakes) 4 serp belts, 1 tensioner and 2 idlers. 1 radiator from a puncture, upper rad hose, drive by wire accelerator pedal, trans fluid services, led 3rd brake light replacement, replaced 1 rear taillight board, replaced the oil breather as the only oil leak it ever had. No problems with the airmatic, original CV joints, alternator, water pump, wheel bearings, drive shaft, etc. only thing that never worked was the in dash Cd changer. Sold it to a friend for his mom to drive around town without a single warning light and every accessory working she got hit at a light and it got totaled about a year after he bought it for her. It was on par with any a Toyota I have ever had. Call the Mercedes’ dealer and ask about a battery for a E Class for example. Bought a replacement battery about 2 years ago for our newer E Class the dealer was cheaper @ 139.00 than AutoZone or Advanced or ORiley. Serpentine belts & brake pads are the same situation. We have had similar experience with our newer E Class and a SLK. I truly wish they brung over the small Mercedes pick up truck to the states.
Poor old Cadillac! They used to be the epitome of luxury and reliability... For the last 40 years or so they've been unpredictable.. some good and some horrible. No wonder they've faded and been pushed out by Mercedes and Lexus.
@@deucealmightee yea but the first one did not age well the interior is fully painted and it fades really nasty to the point u don't even wanna get in it no more
The 2021 models are crappy. Mines has been in the shop a total of 3x. 1. Engine lifter replacement @9k 2. Cadillac converter replacement @17k 3. O2 sensor issue I love my truck, but it’s been in the shop off and on for 2+ months.
Enjoyed your video. My Cadillac 2021 Escalade esv platinum fully load with super cruise , refrigerator, and etc. has worked great up to this point. Over 16,000 miles so far.
I’m on my 2nd new model Escalade, I’ve owned my 21 Escalade sport for a little over a year and last night (for the 3rd time) it has left me stranded on the side of the road. I was at a stop light on a busy intersection and the engine just shut off. And would not start back up. This happened in a dangerous area with my wife and two young boys. I’m in the same position as you. I have to get rid of it as I’ve lost trust in the reliability of the vehicle. I spent over 100k to keep my family safe and comfortable, and it’s let me down more then once. Done with GM unfortunately… they look amazing, and function amazing when they are operative. But when they shut off without warning, that’s when it becomes a big problem.
100% agree. I have no choice since I had lost all trust in it. Get something thats been on the market longer. My gls450 has given me no issues in the last 13 months with 14k miles.
All the Cadillac Escalades are is a rebadged Chevrolet with lots of trinkets and a load of issues. GM is peddling these as luxury vehicles. They may look nice but are a maintenance nightmare.
My own experience indicates GM quality control issues. 1st trip to the dealer was for a "drumming" sound that turns out is affecting a lot of the GMT K2XL platform vehicles. 2nd trip to the dealer for a top antenna circuit board due to the base gasket not sealing water out of the unit. 3rd trip to the dealer due to a loud click noise every time the steering wheel passed center. Try keeping your sanity driving I75 when all those micro movements to keep your car in the center of the lane generates a click noise. 4th trip to the dealer for the CUE screen burning out. 5th trip to the dealer for four different identified rattles. The rattles involved the torque converter/transmission where the fix was to put in an alternate transmission fluid. Then there were exhaust hangers going bad with less than 25k miles. The headliner had retaining clips going soft. And the last rattle came from a wire bundle inside the passenger side front door panel. 6th trip was combined with a regular service interval but included a replacement of the portion of the center console that had the cup holder damped covers. The internal gears for the damping mechanism fell apart.
@@SundayDrives I thought so too. I was a big "buy American" guy at the time. My experience with the Escalade and some research revealing how many others have suffered through similar blatant quality control issues have turned my viewpoint 180 degrees.
@@blackice7408 With the Lexus, you will get among the best automotive quality control on the planet. Lexus being the luxury arm of Toyota has a big claim to fame on this. Beyond quality control you also get durability which is a huge issue with other foreign luxury SUV makes. I get the feeling the author of this thread doesn't keep his cars much beyond the warrantee period, so this doesn't really affect him but try selling that Mercedes after the warrantee expires. Mercedes is known for being a computer-controlled vehicle. Problem is that it isn't just one computer. It's dozens which can and eventually do fail. The market realizes this which is why the resell price is severely depressed for Mercedes vehicles across the board. Older Mercedes vehicles are a maintenance nightmare. Since I tend to keep my vehicles, that issue is a deal breaker for me. At least for my Escalade, the issues that were going to happen seem to have run their course. Still...I wouldn't recommend them to a perspective buyer.
My brother had issues with long body model. It had metal to metal noise when driving on bumps. Week at dilership, welding body. Issue still there, car was bought and return was not available.
A friend of mine had a 2016 Escalade. After 3 years they bought a Ford Explorer since 2 kids got their own cars. The Ford Dealer took the Escalade to lower the down payment and after the deal was signed, their technician looked at the Escalade and it had so many mechanical issues that they were not able to sell that car to anybody but in parts. The quality of the Escalate is just so bad that you do not want to have it at all.
I disagree I got a old escalator 2005 by Brad Newton has 270000 miles on it mechanically sound quality I have no quality issues seats everything works interior extra is just like the day I bought it so it depends on if you take care of your vehicle some people don't take care of shit
Just traded junk for junk in this case. The only thing that's reliable about either vehicle is their depreciation spiral.
@yo noteimporta LOL... this is pathetic. We have a neighbor who had a Mercedes exactly like the video and HALF the time they owned it, it was in the shop. They got SICK of it and traded for... a KIA SORENTO. Good for them.
OP is a dumbass. More money than sense. He's right, the Escalade is trash.. but so is the Mercedes. All about image with these people.
@yo noteimporta I find it incredible that people refuse to do any research at all when buying a new vehicle.....anyone that buys a Nissan or Stellantis product is an idiot and deserves it
@@SanMartianRover your neighbor did not downgrade from a GLS to a KIA.. stop exaggerating your stories to make a point 😂😂.
I guess it’s all relative but I can’t picture myself spending $1700 a month to drive anything no matter how nice it is. 😳
he should’ve traded for a 5.3 yukon or tahoe…
When he panned to the car that he got for reliability and I saw a Mercedes I almost collapsed from laughter.
🤣
Same. 😂
@Shane Vijay Mathews He bought a GLS. Not GLE
Said by a person who probably never owned a new Mercedes just going by hearsay
@@Lucid-Visions For real. People just don’t want to deny that American cars are just built like utter garbage. Mercedes makes solid motors and know how to not go overboard with tech unlike GM.
I am sorry about your bad experience with you Cadillac Escalade. I own one, 2021 Escalade ESV Sport that I bought in Sept 2021. I have about 13K miles on it and so far this SUV has been the best car I have owned. I have never experienced anything you have experienced. Be it comfort or reliability, I love my Escalade.
Dude. I would wait a while before saying its the best car you’ve owned. 😂
That's why I own a Lexus, they stay with the same basic power train and platform and just improve it over the years. Reliability is part of the engineering process. All cars have problems but Toyota just does it better than most.
Lexus evolve and domestics revolve ..🤣
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Both Honda & Toyota are coasting on their outdated reputations more than ever now. My 2020 TNGA Corolla SE Sedan turned out to be a disappointment compared to my 2015 Toyota Yaris SE hatch, so much so that I traded my Corolla in recently after only 2.5 years & 9000 miles just to get rid of it. Much happier now with my 2022 Mazda CX-30 AWD Carbon Edition, & Mazda has made great strides in the last 10 years or so at both catching & passing swollen-head Honda/Toyota in quality/craftsmanship for the same $.
@@inctru
I test drove that exact little suv. Very nice. I agree, Mazda is making strides right now.
@@inctru
I'm curious what the disappointment was? You drove 9,000 mi in 2 and 1/2 years? That's basically nothing. Was it just something you didn't like about the vehicle? I don't see how anything could have broken in that short of time.
I drive that much in about 3 months.
I purchased a 2021 Escalade had it for a year with no problems have taken on long trips through all kinds of weather. You must’ve gotten a lemon.
Those cars are junk bro
2021?? Lol. Try it 10 years later. But escalade does look nice tho
For $90k plus it still drives terrible. The Escalade is not even better than the new Grand Cherokee Summit. The Cadillac Tahoe is just poorly engineered by Big Ten and foreign grads.
I agree. I got one July 2021. Drove it to Toronto the next week. He definitely must've had a lemon
@biblereader 🇨🇦 ❤... lol
As a rule of thumb, you should NEVER buy a first year generation model of ANY vehicle as all the bugs have not been worked out of the systems. And 2021 IS first year of this generation of Escalade.
As for comfort, you are 100% correct. I have severe muscle issues and I needed a new vehicle last year as my old Yukon's frame was literally rotting away and it was unsafe. I sat in the Yukon AND the Escalade, both the old 2020 leftover models AND the 2021 and I was SHOCKED. The seats felt like 2x4's with a piece of leather over them. They were shorter. I was literally pinned into the cabin between the door and console and could not move my legs, which I HAVE to do when I drive due to pain. You are also right about the pedals, which caused me hip, leg and pelvic pain when I went to brake. Having owned 11 Cadillacs in my life, I'm used to the old luxury Cadillacs and my newest is a 1994 Fleetwood Brougham.
Not knowing what to do, one of my doctors told me to find a 2007 to 2014 Escalade or Yukon with low mileage as he had them both and said I would be fine in either one. Well, I did just that. I bought a 2014 Escalade with 16K original miles and paid WAY over book value due to the pandemic. But at least its comfy and has room!
On the bright side, even at pandemic prices, your 2014 model's value is going to depreciate way less than a newer one.
Not always true, I have a 2016 cts-V3 and it’s flawless
@@jvs22_attrition Well, I didn't mean 100% of first year models had problems. One of my doctors bought the newly redesigned 2015 Yukon and had no issues. Its luck of the draw. I have a 1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille with the dreaded fearful HT4100 engine and I've had NO issues with it whatever. I just maintain it properly and don't push or abuse it.
I totally agree and for the record I’m kinda exaggerating. On technical side my cts does not leave much to desire my cue system is bugged out can Barely use the screen and my dashboard talks to me in Spanish lol and the light on my brake pedal that comes on at night no longer works. But on the mechanical side it’s amazing American engineering at its best. And I always shared that sentiment that it’s not just about the car it’s your drive style that also plays a roll in how shitty or great your exp is with a car. You treat your good with respect and consistent matinence should always translate to a positive exp most of the time
@@dhillaz Yes, that's very true. But unless they go back to more comfortable seats and roomier cabins I plan to keep this Escalade at least 10 years so I'm not all too worried about the value.
I bought my '05 Yukon new and now with 214,000 miles and the frame more or less rotted out due to the salt and brine, its not worth anything at all really. My mechanic said he'd give me $500 because he wants the engine and some of the newer parts he put in last year. At least I got $11,500 off the sticker back before GM went bankrupt and they used to offer those awesome rebates at year end!
Its not GM fault, you are the one who is guilty of even thinking spending 100k on a GM product.
Yes 👍
Every high end and lasting SUV is around 80000 to 100000 so just saying unless you go for the mid level ones with 5 seating those are still around 45000 to 60000
@@sbfhawk4343 buy a 2y
Yr old one to save 45 grand
Endless money pit!
I'd spend 100K on the new Z06
No car or truck will ever be as good as the old school vehicles! Computers have killed our cars.
@Brian Stranyak all gimmicks... most of the essential electronics can be incorporated into old school cars and they would be better once the electronics stop at basic necessity. These new cars are overboard with gimmicks.
Can't beat climate control and adaptive cruise control.
@@styner3 that's using actually useful features, it's the extremes that are just a step too far.
@@styner3 agreed
@@styner3 learn how to drive better. One doesn’t need a car to tell them when other vehicles are around them.
my experience with mercedes is that they’re great while under warranty… uber solid build quality… run away once no longer in warranty … like most luxury brands
our two Lexuses are dead reliable, but you already knew that. haha
You confused that’s BMW
I’ve had a Mercedes C220 from new.. 2015, the only thing I’ve changed are brakes, an air flow sensor and worn bushes.
I couldn’t fault it.
They probably put chips in the cars to make them that way (unreliable after warranty)
@@erossinema8797 They probably have every fatigue point down to a fine science now. They'll reengineer the stuff that fails to make the warranty period, everything else is between you and Jesus
I thought this video was going to be a bunch of bull but almost everything this guy mentioned when it comes to the Escalade was spot on. My local dealership was excellent. After having similar issues with mine they took it back and traded me for a 2022. I’ve only had it for 3 months and I absolutely love it.
Lol if you still drive an Escalade then this video is bull shh . Why didn't he just do what you did?
He's right about the comfort factor too! I sat in one as well as a 2020 and they were HORRIBLE. Like him, I have muscle issues. Severe ones. On the advice of my doctor who had one, I got the PRIOR gen Escalade. Got a 2014 (the last year of that gen) with only 16K original miles. What a difference!
Get a Toyota,do you got a hot date ?
@@R6TissueMe A Toyota! 😂🤣
@@ds5267 Interesting.....and TRUE!
The new Escalade looks amazing but I would never own it because GM products are absolute junk.
Fancy Junk
Gm used to make good vehicles the last time they made good products was like 2000 in my opinion i drove a 1992 gmc sierra c3500 with 254k with it original engine and trans
We put 200k on our ‘07 - only had to do brakes, tires, shocks. We have 90k on our ‘16 and just brakes and tires (but I hate Cue) Still feels like new. Also - pedal positions are adjustable. Plus I’m happier keeping my $$s here vs sending them to Germany or Japan. 3 kids (travel hockey), 2 dogs and tons of road time. The Mercedes and Toyota are too small - glad we love our Caddy’s.
what but GM are one the best they are one the most reliable cars
GM has earned a reputation in the last 25 years of producing crap vehicles that fail to compete with Toyota for long lasting value.
Smart people don't buy crap GMs Benz bm R rover...
I bought a 2021 Sport Platinum in April ‘21. The vehicle has Super Cruise, Night Vision, Retractable steps, and puddle map I have not experienced any issues to date. I currently have just over 11k miles. I can honestly say that this is the best automobile I have ever owned. I currently own a BMW 750i x drive and a Ford F-150 Platinum as well. I have owned 2 Mercedes including sedans and SUV. I can tell you that my Escalade is way better than every can I have owned. I am sorry to hear about you challenges what your Escalade experience.
I am happy to hear everything is good. I hope it stays that way for you.
Great.
Agree, I have 2021 as well , best car ever
You are one of the lucky ones who got the retractable steps!!
I searched for a month trying to find a plat Escalade with the steps.
There was a shortage from China the dealerships were saying. So new vehicles coming out weren’t given the led steps.
I look every now and then on GM parts website for them. No luck.
Not every vehicle off the production lines are going to be lemons. As for the blessed drivers with no issues,enjoy your truck that's why you bought it... GM is going in the direction we need them to go. Side note: the retractable running boards do fail over time.
When are people gonna learn expensive is not always better. The more technology you cram into a vehicle the more can go wrong with it. I personally don't want a rolling computer and tracking device.
I must agree with this. The more tech the more failure.
@Kyle Bailey Maybe you should get yourself a 1939 Hupmobile - no modern technology there!
I want a Kia Telluride
@@addisonwilliamsjr4450 1980's Toyota would be the ultimate transport. Strong and simple construction which is easy to repair even has electric starter though a starter handle was an option.
Well ur phones & tablets & tv's all have GPS in them so ur getting tracked no matter where u go.
The Mercedes GLS is going to be nothing but trouble someday. Just wait until the old balance shaft defect hits ya.
what balance shaft defect?
All old vehicles will give you issues. Just seems like lately gm needs help.
I don't think V8's have balance shaft.
@@davidjacobs8558 Yeah I think he needs to stick to felines. GLS use V-6 and V-8 so no need for balance shafts
Various modern MB V8 engines have had balance shaft and numerous other issues over many model makes & years
These vehicles are getting way too complicated and advanced that the dealership technicians probably have just as much trouble fixing them
That’s one of the reasons why I settle with a used Town Car. Most cars engineered with high end technology are bound to break no matter what.
And they probably dont even know how to fix modern day cars. Because everybody is incompetent.
I almost went with the new GM SUV’s…..but opted for a 2021Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage…..bulletproof.💪
You absolutely made the right choice but I cannot believe that you were considering the worst car made versus the best car made with no in between that is crazy...
@@waynecartwright9478 I got sucked in by the new platform,,,and the fact that I’ve owned several GM dump trucks and pick-ups that gave me very good service in the past.
@@a.f.s.3004 you have chosen well , Land Cruiser is top of the line build and quality and will out perform everything in this video for many years to come.....did you notice the other vehicles in this mans driveway while watching his video, prime example that they are all sucker purchases...
🤣 THATS funny!!
Wise choice…dumped domestics 40 years ago and never went back to that junk
As an owner of various MB products since the 1980s I'm sure you'll find out that your replacement will be giving you huge headaches soon. I only buy Toyota/Lexus products now. They've been bulletproof. Can drive a short trip or across the country at the drop of a hat with complete peace of mind in luxurious comfort.
Completely agree, did not even know that other cars have all these problems. I tortured my Toyota and it never failed
I couldn’t agree more. I’ve owned various Toyota/Lexus vehicles and they all served my extremely well. My 78 year old brother has an ES300h - says it’s the best car he’s ever owned.
Mercedes Benz s class nothing like it fuck everything else
@@oscardelahoya5934 A 1992 one. After that they are money pits
Yep. I had a Camry for 15 years that only needed a new radiator in that whole time. Sold it with 330,000 miles. Lexus bought used, had it for 5 years, needs nothing. Son has a '15 Tacoma, all it's needed was a new drive shaft carrier bearing at over 100,000 miles. $100 part, did it ourselves. I have friends with lux cars falling apart constantly. Admittedly more tech so more issues, but most of their problems have been tranny and engine so it's not even the lux things breaking. It's turbo problems, cam phasers, trannies clunking, limp home mode engaging constantly. Pure hell. No thanks.
Incidentally, the backup camera is a safety system required by federal law. The reason the dealer took the car back so readily is that you were likely covered by the California lemon law. In California when a lemon is returned you get back all of your lease payments, taxes, down payment, registrations etc. less an offset that depends on the mileage used.
Agreed, but a lot of dealers will make you sign some paperwork saying you consent to only 3 months and it’s your fault for not having it inspected by a reputable mechanic before something actually failed. Nobody wants to spend 5 hours signing papers but a majority of car salesman are scumbags by nature.
"Incidentally, the backup camera is a safety system required by federal law.."
Only a stupid country would do that.
Backup camera is NOT an essential safety feature.
For many decades all that was needed were three mirrors and a competent driver.
Yeah sadly in texas the law only applied after certain miles and we ended up with a lemon gm product with a blown turbo, endless to say we ended up fixing and selling that junk
Don’t buy a car at launch, I also like the fact that you provided evidence of everything that happened.
I must agree.
Unless its the new Land Cruiser or Lexus LX
@@ajdaniel8128 they look so dated though interiorwise
@@moneyxbags123 Not the 2023 Land Cruiser (High Trim ofcourse) and the New Lexus LX. It's got everything u need and extremely reliable
totally agree! Parts are expensive too
If GM cant fix overloaded computer softwares running on these existing models i cant imagine the new Hammer EV when it comes out.
It's funny you say that, because GM has already recalled 10 Hummer EVs for faulty taillight software which caused the lights constantly stay lit or fail completely. That is not a good sign for a car that currently exists in such few numbers.
It would be an electric trap, an electric chair ROFL ⚡ straight to heaven! What a joke of a company 🤣 I don't know how the sale department keeps a straight face, 🤡
It’s out now welcome to the future
Lemon for sure. I've taken mine to dealership twice. One issue was the inability to connect via Bluetooth, while the ambient lighting was also inop. The second time, I brought it in for the "Service Driver Assist System" error. Keeping my fingers crossed, I don't have any further issues. I have 5k miles on it now. I love this thing!
Good luck in the future.
😂
The fact that you had to take it to the dealership twice in 5k miles should tell you something.
Sounds like you had a Lemon, My 2021 sport platinum has been working flawless for 8 months now. These things happen sorry to hear you got a bad apple.
Maybe I did but I know a few families with bad issues.
LOL all these highly mechanical objects are a crap shoot in quality. Motorcycles, cars, same thing. Wouldnt that be funny if his GLS was built on a Friday evening resulting in being another POS? LOL Hopefully not.
@@aurorajones8481 GLS is made mostly by robots so we could take it up with the programmers and their inconsistent Friday production. 😆
So he bought a $80k unreliable SUV and traded it for a $85k even more unreliable SUV....yeah makes sense 🤦🤷🏻♂️
Lemme guess only 4 runners and tacomas for you
More like 100k for 110k
@@brandonUwanawich954 would that be bad if it's true?
Until he gets in a crash. He'll thank his lucky stars he traded for the even more unreliable SUV...
@@brandonUwanawich954 😂😂😂
I'm a truck driver here in Detroit and one would be surprised how much of this truck"s parts come from China.
It's refreshing to hear a logical, honest person speak on something that isn't crying about it. You should review more stuff, things that interesting to you or things you like that you think others might find helpful. I like you view and opinion.
Thanks, coming soon.
I donno....sounded like a hungry crack baby on a depressurized flight from JFK to Hong Kong to me.....
I’d take a Toyota 4Runner over a Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator any day.
even over ANY Mercedes as well
You never go wrong with Toyota they are best car
Scotty K 🔧 approves....
Toyota i can see but i remember when navigators expeditions first came out. You will still see a suburban occasionally from that era. Navigators not at all
Team Toyo All the way!!!!
I work at a Cadillac dealership and have found that a lot of the years or even cars within the same years are hit or miss. Most likely due to quality control but one car might be perfectly fine and another might be in the shop for weeks. We had a new XT6 in with a transmission failure at less than 10k miles. I drive a 2007 sts with only 60k miles on it and it drives fantastic with no unreasonable problems but another sts I've driven drove like a dog. So unfortunately it's luck of the draw, but that's what warranties exist for I guess... If you are still looking for a SUV, the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator are great, I put over 8,000 miles on an Aviator in 3 weeks and it never skipped a beat. Best of luck...
A $70,000 luck of the draw is never a good deal
You see any 2500hd's with trans cooler leaks? Towed a bunch of almost new trucks last winter with that problem. Just towed a fairly new Sierra 2500 that launched the front driveshaft when the guy got stuck in deep snow. Broke the ear off the yoke on the diff. It smashed the engine and it lost its oil. Looked like maybe just the oil filter but hope so cause a new duramax would be expensive af. The service guy said it was not the first one they had seen
Holy shit 8000 miles in 3 weeks jesus christ dude where do you drive
The fact that you work at a Cadillac dealership but drive a Lincoln pretty muddy says it all.
Note to self: just buy older, reliable SUV’s instead of throwing big money in on unreliable junk. I’ll stick with my older SUV’s and avoid the dealerships
Doesn't make sense. The older it is, the more things are going to go wrong with it. Usual wear and tear repairs can get real expensive real quick
@@04dram04 not really depends on the specific car. But fixing a issue yourself in a few hours is still faster then going to the dealership taking weeks and getting a car back that you don't know if it was properly fixed.
@@04dram04 I disagree - the more wiring, the more can go wrong - electrics are the most laborious and expensive to repair. Speaking as someone who has worked at dealers for Land Rover, Jag, Lexus and Hyundai.
@@04dram04 Depends on the model BMW yes Toyota no.
@@mopheousredpill7462 no BMW are the worst in reliability
I worked at a GM dealership... this was like every day, I would see brand new Tahoes, Silverados and Suburbans towed in every day... If I spent that much money on a vehicle and it broke within the week I would be sooooo pissed.... maybe it is barebones, but ill stick to my Civic Touring... Didnt JD Power or something like that rank the Escalade as the lowest reliability new vehicle you can buy?? I feel like some pre-purchase research might have saved you this headache... I work at a BMW lot now... I feel like I dont see that many newer X7s in the shop...
The new Silverado’s I hear are bad
But the 2014-2018s are good I got 155.5k miles on mine
@@gregb9264 I've had my 21 silverado for almost a year with no issues so far, granted I got the turbo 4 banger model, either way the dealer I got it from gave me a lifetime warranty on anything oil touches , so I think that's good
@@clayman71497 there’s no such thing as a lifetime warranty if there was they would have to honor it on a half a million mile vehicle
The real warranty is probably 60k miles or 100k miles
@@gregb9264 probably, but if I don't have issues I won't ever use it i guess
If people are still buying GM products after how long they’ve put out dumpster products, when they can do research online, that’s their problem.
I would argue Benz was a side step not an upgrade for reliability. Lexus or Acura would of been the choice. Benz is not what it was in their prime
"With only three models offered, Caddy is the 30th most reliable automaker in the U.S."
Ultra AL I think he leased the Benz as he did with the escalade
Lincoln
With leasing it he will dump it long before it becomes problematic in 4 years. They're all great and pretty and fun when they're new. But get some years and mileage and heaven help you. Except Escalades, apparently they are junk off the showroom floor.
Lexus and Acura aren’t as big
As a longtime lover of GM full size SUV's. I've noticed that the first year models of a new design usually have issues. Especially the new tech. Rest assured though by 23 and beyond,the tech team at GM is working hard at work fixing the bugs
I hope so, that way no one have to live my nightmare when buying a 105k car.
Correct! Im a saleman at a Cadillac dealer and the first year models are not the best. Buick is actually the most reliable brand by GM and that told to me by our Master Tech who has worked on these brands for 30 years.
How many parts are coming across the border and in installed in Arlington? 1500 are total junk, so how is GM expecting people to trust anything made by the corporation when all of it is coming out of Mexico?
That's why u never buy a car when it first comes out. Common sense
They had issues for decades. Gm ain’t tryna fix it.
There's a reason that a used Cadillac sells for pennies on the dollar while a 2003 Land Cruiser with low mileage sells for 30k in 2022.
yeah that reason is the cult following of off road enthusiasts
@@TheAventadorSV no its because a 20 year old cadillac doesnt even drive. in my area of the north east the only cars you see being driven around that are 15 plus years old are lexus
more like 10k
@@RAPEDBYBLACKS that isn’t true at all. You don’t know about cars if you think that’s the case. 2002 Escalade/Yukon/tahoes are bulletproof.
@@levilangley8744 those cars were made 20 years ago.
The Mercedes was a lateral move at best. Mercedes suvs have nearly the same poor reliability as Cadillac. The only advantage is that when the Mercedes has issues the service will be more competent.
Well that's not true!
Until the warranty is up.
@@RobertNES816 I agree that it may be a lateral move. But I don't agree that Mercedes has the same reliability issues as Cadillac Is, either in type or in frequency.
@@kclark8080 if you knew people who worked for Mercedes you'd have a different opinion.
@@RobertNES816 I worked for a dealer group with both Mercedes and Cadillac in stores next to each other. I dealt with both. Not the same issues at all. I have many friends and acquaintances still I'm the business, plus I track it because I'm a "car guy". So, yes I know folks that work for them both.
I have purchased a new Cadillac Escalade every year for the past five years, I have never had a problem with any of them. IDrive a lot of miles and trade because my company will pay for that.
I hope it stays that way.
That because you only own it for 1 year. It shouldn't have problems in a year
@kromahj right lol. Escalade only good for one year
I purchased the 2022 escalade, and its BY FAR THE GREATEST SUV ive ever driven in my life! Never had an issue.
You were unlucky and got a defected product. Should have spoken directly with head office.
It's a dressed up Tahoe.... That is all an Escalade is and all it will ever be. Congrats on the purchase
YOU JUST WAIT
I worked a wreck the other day involving a 2022 Escalade. Head on collision. The body totally detached from the frame. As I approached I thought he Escalade was sitting on top of another vehicle. Nope. It was the body hovering at an angle, several feet above and over to the side of its frame.
Although it's not luxurious like a Cadillac escalade my 2013 toyota 4runner purchased brand new has never had a problem. Only been to the dealer for a free oil change and tire rotation. 86000 miles and still not upgrading anytime soon.
I have a sr5 premium 2020 never getting rid of it beautiful truck.
@@chriswhite5237 they are the best! Don't do the 10,000 mile oil changes. It's 5000 for me and easy driving, I flushed the coolant at 50000 then changed rear end transfer case and transmission fluid at 70,000 if you don't tow. Many safe and reliable miles to you. Cheers!
2021 Escalade Sport Platinum w/ 16,000km. No issues. Seems like you got a bad one. With that being said, if you think the GLS is more reliable than the Escalade, I have a bridge to sell you. How many Escalades do you seen on the road vs. the GL/GLS? Most of the GLs are mechanically totalled and not worth it to fix whereas the Escalade you can keep running by throwing a little money at it from time to time.
The new GLS is nice but has nowhere near the presence the Escalade has. I’ll take the GLS63 over the regular Escalade only. The 450 does nothing for me. Dare I say, it’s a bit bland.
Absolutely agree with you, people can get a really bad product for anything, car is one of them. And I agree with you that in the future, the mercedes would give a bigger and deeper pain than Cadillac gives to people because to repair some car like GLS would be significantly higher and to one point it would never be worth it. I have a friend got a Mercedes car, after brought it to dealership for a maintenance, all the active safety features are gone, like blind spot, acc, aeb, and so on, which is super frustrating for my friend.
Try a lexus 570 next time, they are built using the same platform as the tundra. I've had 5 tundra's so far, and they are by far the best driving truck out. Very accurate when driving, and comfortable for me. I'm similar to your size also
Also the Navigator is the better Escalade as well
Lx 570 is not comfortable to drive, the steering wheel is heavy as hell
@MICHAEL KING best half ton out there, the resale alone means the world sees it as a better value than a chevy, lol
@MICHAEL KING resale alone makes it better than your chevy, lol. Don't be mad
@MICHAEL KING I literally use all of my tundras for work, commercial flooring contractor. Those numbers are still lower than a tundra value with equal stats, lol
Love my Escalade so immediately when I saw this video I thought “hater”, but honestly the video was very well made informative, and insightful. You genuinely seem like someone who was excited about the Escalade and got a dud instead. I was think this is from Caddilac doing such a massive overhaul of the vehicle in such a short period of time instead of tweaking things one by one over the years. Kinda the difference between Apple and Samsung. Good review!
Samsung is a supplier for Apple so that's an interesting take. *responding from my s22 ultra* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
100% right
Thanks
Did this vehicle tell you it wants to identify as a truck? It wasn't born with a bed?
@@lacboiatl it's just the OLED display now but yes, and apple has plans to start making those in house too
That's why i purchased a brand new 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, it's a tank on wheels and pure luxury, simply love it.
Toyotas are ugly and I’d pay far more money to just avoid that brand name
@@RA-ui8yw funny that my last tour in the middle east all i saw was Land Cruisers, Lexus 570s and Nissan Patrols, i have nothing against Escalades but they just don't last, they're made for Americans designed not to last, like that you're their guaranteed customer for life replacing a vehicle every 3 yrs..
@@skyhawk5469 I’m not a big fan of the Escalade either, the new styling is not to my taste. I do like the jeep grand wagoneer, I got to check one out a few weeks back and that vehicle is very spacious and plenty of features on the inside
I’m with you,,,,bought a 2021 LandCruiser Heritage…..designed for 25 years of CONTINUOUS off road duty……rides like a cloud.
The Landcruiser and Lexus LX570 are too expensive.. Escalade are more affordable for people with limited budgets and they are more modern and larger and more powerful. Scary and confusing with this cadillac 😢😮
I have 2021 Escalade Sport ESV Diesel , no issue , for me best Full size SUV at this time .
Bc it’s a diesel I heard the diesel has no problems !!
Sooner or later.....😡
Be interesting to see how well the MB holds up.
Having owned a colission shop and seeing first hand how those things are built, I can tell you Escalades have ALWAYS been junk, but you didn't do much better with that Merc wich is basically a Chrysler.
Best vehicles money can buy Toyota / Lexus.
Chrysler doesn't own Mercedes anymore. Supposedly they have improved in recent years.
Lexus cars are too small and the performance is just a basic car..
200k on my 04 escalade and the only problem I've had besides what's covered in regular maintenance and service is the paint on the console and dash peeling. I would drive my truck anywhere.
My wife's rx350 has broken two timing chains less than 200k miles.
@@ZZH1986 if those are the only problems with the Lexus, that's not too bad though.
I took delivery of a 2021 Escalade ESV in November of 2020 . It is BY far the best Escalade that I have ever had , and I've been driving them since 2002 . My truck was the 1st one on the city , and I didn't even see another 2021 for at least 10 mos due to the pandemic . My local dealer Germain Cadillac , is terrific . Other than scheduled maintenance and oil changes , its been rock solid . In the 15 mos that I'm driving this vehicle , I have put on 31,000 care free miles - I guess that I got the luck of the draw !!
You really drive a lot! My 2017 Mazda 6 only has 22K miles! Good to hear you're enjoying your Escalade.
Germain Cadillac is awesome. Their service department is great.
I agree. I love mine too.
you got one built on a Monday. this guy got one built on Friday at 3pm lol
He probably got one made in Mexico.
Great video. An Escalade isn’t in my price range (except in my dreams) but I imagine this will help a lot of potential buyers. Will be interesting to see what the Escalade’s reliability data shows in another year.
Don't limit your dreams. Get something better. A Honda or Toyota or Volvo. Almost everything beats a Cad. They are far from what they used to be. Thank the bean counters at GM.
You may not be able to buy a new car but can still buy a used one and still get the vehicle you want it will come if you're patient enough...don't sell yourself short.
Oh don’t say in your dreams! You’ll definitely get your dream car. Manifest it! But if you’re desperate look at a 2006 Escalade/esv. I heard that generation is very good.
Speaking from 35 years of customer relations at a GM Dealership , well done . The criticism was articulated well . I'm happy you are happy . Also , I do not own GM cars .
When the 2015 came out mine did the same thing, I had so many issues and Cadillac refused to deal with the issues. Now there is a class action law suit against GM for the issues they refused to deal with ranging from 2012 and up. I’ll never buy another GM vehicle again.
Do you feel stupid at all saying "mines"? Especially when the rest of your grammar is perfect...
@@wilsixone nope
Unfortunately GM can't build a car to save their lives.
I've got a 2019 grand sport corvette...and you better be drivn' somthin' really special 'cause it will kick ur everlovin' assss
@@bafman3762 -- ....when it's not in the shop? LOL. The Corvette speed isn't anything that special any more. A pedestrian, 4-door, M340i xDrive will get to 60 in 3.8 seconds reliably, thanks to AWD,(unlike your corvette), and kick your corvette's ass in the rain.
@@bafman3762 until it cracks the wheels like those cars are prone to doing 😂
John Oliver a called Gm “death on wheels”, he isn’t wrong
I have 2022 cadi I work in limousine( taxi) almost 50k miles no complaints. I open the hood just for washer fluid. Changed 1 time brake pads well oil every 4k miles lol . 😆 maybe u had bad luck that day O ye I have like 5 patches on each tire
They got high-school kids in the back working on this stuff.
There's always a bad one in the batch. Happens with every manufacturer not just Cadillac. Everyone has a story like this with every car out there since the Model T.
Maybe so.
Richman's problem.
Cadillac has been ranked last among all major automotive brands in Consumer Reports
the problem is the corrective action was equally awful...
My 2017 CRV came loaded and had even more issues than the Escalade. I had to take it back to the dealership over and over again throughout the entire warranty. Even Honda has major issues.
Didn’t you notice the pedal issue when you test drive it? The whole point of a test drive is to see if the vehicle is comfortable for you, if the pedals were like that when You test drove it I would’ve never bought it. It’s good that you got out of the lease hopefully have better luck with your cars. I have a ram two and I like it.
I would bet he ordered it without a test drive like most of the people who got the 1st year models. My local Cadillac dealership (STILL) looks like an abandoned parking lot because they barely have any inventory on hand.
Wow. I know someone that had a Jaguar F- Pace, that was a piece of trash, traded it for a Alfa Romeo Stelvio, broke down after 3 weeks. Was under warranty and the water pump failed! The third time was a charm and a big way. Traded that for a Mazda CX-9. She couldn’t be happier with the Mazda.
Japanese 🔥🔥
I'm late, but it's important for buyers to know that american cars are cheaply made and run into consistent issues
As an American who's been driving for 40 years and owned nothing BUT an American car in all those years.....thanks...I didn't know that! Here all the time I just thought I was getting lemons! 🤣😂
And so are nissans and they're japanese same with mitsubishi and subarus boxer gasket leakers
german cars are even worse
You sure ran into some issues unfortunately , but I call those glitches and calling a Escalade a junk is unwarranted .. I have had brand New S 500 that turned into a nightmare of troubles after trouble ..plus you comparing orange to apple
You don't buy an Escalade to outperform a Merc on luxury and comfort , but for size and safety and power. After 100,000 milles of mountain driving and hauling , I take the durability and reliability of an the American junk over the German junk any day lol
That popping sound is a bent pushrod, happened on my Escalade once at 18k and again 29k same side on engine. Also at 35k a buzz sound turned out to be a bad belt tensioner bearing. Total about 3 weeks out of commission. A few electrical gremlins, things don't work then they do again. Purchased March 2021.
Good to know I wasn't the only one.
I have been looking at this car and the only thing I didn't like about it is how it looks from the rear because the independent rear suspension makes it look like it's sitting on some ugly cranes. Right now I think this presentation stops me from buying one.
Wow, this is just my experience. Maybe the 2022 is better and they fixed all the issues. Maybe. I say you should check it out before saying no.
I agree, I hate seeing those bars down under. Makes it look unfinished or something. And there so low to the ground like doesn't that reduce ground clearance lol?
I got rid of my Cadillac last March, and I couldn't be happier or more relieved....MAJOR mechanical and suspension issues, just a complete piece of shit! I'd take it back, they'd tell me it was fixed a day or so later, I'd drive it for another month, and then WHAM! Something else would come apart or fall off, and I'd start all over again with it. The heated seats and steering wheel kept failing as well, the power steering pump and high pressure line blew out as well. Also, I was never very fond of the ride quality; it felt more like a pickup truck, despite the sales person telling me that I didn't "really want that in a car"; um, YES I DO, I have serious hip and back issues, and when you're used to the sheer, opulent comfort of the older Cadillacs, well....Detroit decided FOR us that we didn't really want soft riding cars and comfortable seats and suspension, no....what they said we REALLY wanted were "luxury" cars that compared to the hard, rough-riding imports, like BMW, Mercedes, etc., and trucks....the very cars I never liked, nor was impressed by! They never bothered to talk to guys like me, I know that. Hell, even the Buicks, Mercuries, Chryslers, and Chevy Impalas once had that incredibly luxurious ride quality and comfortable seating, but apparently that's a thing of the past and it's no longer important....just like quality and reliability appear to have also been left behind. Never again, Cadillac!
What year was your Cadillac
Bought a 2021 Escalade platinum in Sept 2021
Onyx Edition
Don’t have one bad thing to say about it
I hope you have better luck that many people I know.
You're lucky it was a leased vehicle and they took it back. Pretty sure if it was financed you'd be stuck with it.
So you replaced a junk with a more expensive junk? Lol😂
I'm a full time Lyft and Uber driver. I take people to GMC, Chevy dealers constantly to check to on their new model cars. Also people don't know this but Toyota owners go to the dealer all the time for issues.
No for us.. No issue for our Toyotas: Corolla 2009, Matrix 2010, RAV4 2018 and 4Runner 2021. No repair for us, just basic oil change
I did the exact same swap - Escalade -> GLS. The caddie was in the shop more than my driveway.. garbage.
What you think German cars do not have issues?
@@bighands69 atleast they don't have issues fresh out of the box!
@@bighands69 I had more problems with Japanese cars than I had with German cars
I can’t believe for the price of an escalade that it didn’t have adjustable peddles that’s just stupid
All Manufactures have defects. Look at all the recalls many manufactures been having. Cars and trucks today are built cheap, just like these new 300-400k homes. You just had a lemon, I have not heard many people complaining about these trucks and the Tahoe's. They all value well and you can see that by how much the used ones cost. Mercedes can be considered junk too, just ask the mechanics. American cars are no less than foreign. Hell I went foreign with Infinity and the car been in the shop many times. We consumers have the upper hand in challenging these manufactures to make safer and reliable quality vehicles, complaining all day does not solve anything. Our dollars count stop purchasing and see what happens, I hear complaints all the time in these videos and no one stands up to these manufactures, therefore they will continue to charge more and make more cheap cars. SPEAK UP AMERICA!
Infiniti is junk too
I've had my 2021 Escalade esv premium luxury since October 2020 so about 16 months so far. Been perfectly reliable for me. Dont have supercruise but everything is fine. Augmented reality, cameras, lane keep and adaptive cruise is just fine. Nothing has ever been warranted just two trips to the dealer for some recalls but that's with anything. I guess you just got a pos. Heck even my engine is perfect. Zero oil consumption or fuel dilution. My neighbor has had his 2015 escalade and they put almost 110k on it and the most expensive repair was one little module which was under 700.
Also why didnt you just get the new Lexus or top trim Toyota SUVs.
If you badly want reliability Cadillac isn't the way to go but neither is mercedes either. You either get lucky or you dont. With a toyota product you have to be lucky to get unlucky. Great quality control and issues are fixed pretty fast.
Because this guy ego is high. He wants to make sure everyone knows he has money
Wow! I was just thinking about pulling the trigger on buying a 2021 Escalade. Sad to say, I’m not sure now. And I used to work for GM….
Well GM quality control has sort of gone south these days
Currently have a 2021 Tahoe RST had transmission replace 6 months after buying it. Had a bad leak. Then had to have a lifter replace. I think I got a lemon too. Made the proper filing under the lemon law. Still love this truck
Wow, do a video on it. Let the world know about junk GM is releasing.
Ouch!
Sometimes we get the bad apple of the all the cars we get, it was just one those. As I had a Corolla and the engine blew up and had it only within two years.
Let's face it Cadillac equals GM which means poor quality, doesn't matter how much leather and screens they put in those things, still unreliable endless money pits, as scotty kilmer may say.
You got rid of an Esclade and replaced it with a Mercedes GLS?? Let me tell you that you picked the two most unreliable and overpriced pieces of sh**** in the entire segment. I'm sorry , but it's true. I mean c'mon man! You could've gotten a Toyota Luxus , that car is a beast and RELIABLE !!! 😁
*Gotten a Toyota
He ain’t getting no pussy in that Toyota 🤷🏾♂️🥴 stop it lol
Yea dude needs cameras to park. What a wussy
@@CarieSaad Sorry for the typo.😁
You had me in 2/3 of your comment.
However soooooooooooo tired of the " buy a Toyota " diatribe.
Nothing rusts faster than a Toyota.
Overhyped junk
I found you by accident, but I must say I enjoy your videos just as much as I enjoyed your PMP course!!
I have multiple talents.
Hey, just a thought. 2021 we were already deep into the chip shortage basically short on everything as far as manufacturing. That and many more Escalades coming out of the factory that late in the pandemic may have actually been made of "garbage parts" from previous years and leftovers maybe even cross-compatable parts from GMC and Chevy SUV's.
Good thinking
Definitely would have taken that for a test drive to make sure I loved it before the $100,000 drop. We love our Escalades we had the 3rd generation ran that to 150,000 miles now we have the 4th generation and up to 80,000 miles on it. They are in their own class when seeing them on the road very eye catching just like Cadillac cars also. The air ride is unbelievable along with the cue system. The 420hp is also a lot of fun still averaging around 18 mpg in town.
I had a 2016 escalade and I agree that it does grab attention but the ride was trash. So harsh and feels every bump on the road. There is no air ride on the last generation. Only introduced in the new generation. I traded it last year for a 2021 suburban. Much better ride quality imo
@@Phenom-rl5pr dude it's an suv not a Mercedes or bmw
@@Phenom-rl5pr My 2016 Escalade has the Magnetic Ride Control option and it rides great! It's far better than the 2016 Yukon Denali I was looking at that didn't even have the Magnetic Ride Control as an option. Maybe the seats aren't comfortable for smaller people, but I love them. I'm 6'7" 275lbs
@David Cobarruvias it's a cadillac.. Basically the same class. In fact, bmw and MB started making large suv to compete with the escalade.
@jalofanclub I'm about 6ft. 200lb.. the ergonomics and seats were very comfortable. I hated the actual drive quality. Mines also had the magnetic ride. Mines was the esv luxury premium version. Idk. I now have a 2021 suburban and it's night and day. The drive is far superior. I recommend you try either new version: (2021+) suburban, tahoe, yukon, or escalade. You'll feel the difference, especially on the highway
I don't even know what most of that tuff is. That's what you get when you add unnecessary gadgets..
Ever thought of trying a Japanese luxury SUV like the new LX600....Since reliability is a key factor for you. I dont think the Merc is known for reliability
I bought a 2001 Lexus LX570 in October of 2000. All I've done to this car is change oil and put gas (lots of it). Three sets of tires and 4 batteries in 21 years. Not been to the shop once, I do my own maintenance. The spare tire still has the same air in it from Japan. My wife drives this car and absolutely loves it.
@@poyed88 there it is, proof in the pudding.......21 years of ownership and you did preventative maintenance on that SUV
Lexus isn rlly overpriced and not really luxurious or has that status versus bmw, Audi Porsche Volvo Mercedes’ etc
@@AAhmad3449 i disagree....i think in the past lexus rode the coat tail of their reliability and didnt do much innovation, but as of late, they have made strides with the likes of the new LX600 which is still cheaper than its German rivals. The German SUVs you mentioned are luxurious as well but way more complicated and very unreliable...Although an argument could be made that people who can afford these vehicles have the money to fix them and could care less about reliability, does not make it any less annoying having to visit the dealer on a weekly basis 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️.
@@jamaicanlovrboy I tend to gravitate towards Japanese vehicles in general as well, but if I were looking at ultra premium SUV's like this Cadillac then only the German brands (and "maybe" the Lincoln Navigator) would be on my radar personally (unless I wanted to keep whatever I buy for 10+ years). I just don't find the new Lexus/Acura/Infiniti stuff to look very premium (even compared to the American brands in some ways), nor have enough performance, or offer fancy enough tech, which for six figures I'd want all of.
Lexus lx 570 is the go to if you want a 3 row family hauler. Yeah they chug gas, but you can’t beat the reliability and build quality of Lexus and Toyota. The 5.7 V8 from Toyota is just silky smooth. And these vehicles can reach 400k miles on the original engine and transmission of maintained properly.
Came here to make this comment
I returned a 2021 silverado.. gm is junk
I dodged a bullet. Came close to leasing a 95K 2021 Escalade. The dealer was too greedy with the lease payment and the only color they had was tan. I ended up leasing a new LC 500. I already had a Buick Enclave anyhow.
Finally an honest review from an actual owner. Thank you. GM has abandoned building any kind of quality into their vehicles for the last 10 years. They have no idea how to build a seat. Drivers seat is out of a minivan. F all these losers borrowing a car from manufacturers for 15 min, blowing loads all over themselves describing the car then returning the demo and driving home in their $1500 Hyundai. That’s a typical TH-cam reviewer.
Thanks
For everyone pointing out that he chose a Benz afterwards....relax, he's on a lease.
I think most folks didn't get hear me say this. Thanks.
They say never get the first year of a new vehicle especially one with that much tech
I bet the 2021 version was made better then the '22 which is possible.
Same thing with the 2020 f250 and the 2021...
Sorry about your experience, but I think based on one bad experience with one car (this is bad luck), you cant say all of them are junk. I own the previous model, 5 years 100k miles now, 0 issues. Extremely reliable car. Ordered the 22 Escalade.
I follow cars ALOT even those I will never own. BECAREFUL of GM vehicles. Good luck with your Cadillac it looks great but reliability is time saved. Also makers change lots of things from model years ijs
Nah I worked at a used car dealer and we had all GM cars trucks and SUV’s there. Cadillacs we’re the worst. The screens in the overwhelming majority of our Cadillacs always get stuck requiring a restart of the car. A lot of electronic systems went offline. Air suspension systems, AC stopped working, Camera’s don’t work, etc… GM’s electronic systems are nightmares. They are no better than a Dodge. Even Ford has better reliability. Explorers almost never gave us problems.
@@Dexion845 I have to give you that one, mine also broke but it was a relatively easy DIY fix for 100 bucks. But that was the only problem I had.
That Benz is going to be a nightmare. Especially when the warranty is over.
Benz, BMW and Audi are no go
I agree completely
Sometimes technology CAN be a pain, but, a vehicle like Escalade should (for the cost) live up to it's reputation, but GM is not managed well anymore, it's a junk dealer...
Cadillac has always had problems. Its just a Chevy in Tux
We had nothing but problems out of a Cadillac ATS! Went back to Mercedes. They are solid cars and less expensive to maintain, the dealers actually care about customers.
Mercedes and 'less expensive to maintain' are normally not in the same sentence.
@@N4CR it’s true. We have always had awesome experiences with Mercedes’. I do all the service as a former mechanic. Drove a 2003 E500 from 12k to 180k and it even got rear ended bad at about 110k. Only replacement things were brake pads, 2 sets of batteries(there a Tiny motorcycle type battery for the brakes) 4 serp belts, 1 tensioner and 2 idlers. 1 radiator from a puncture, upper rad hose, drive by wire accelerator pedal, trans fluid services, led 3rd brake light replacement, replaced 1 rear taillight board, replaced the oil breather as the only oil leak it ever had. No problems with the airmatic, original CV joints, alternator, water pump, wheel bearings, drive shaft, etc. only thing that never worked was the in dash Cd changer. Sold it to a friend for his mom to drive around town without a single warning light and every accessory working she got hit at a light and it got totaled about a year after he bought it for her. It was on par with any a Toyota I have ever had. Call the Mercedes’ dealer and ask about a battery for a E Class for example. Bought a replacement battery about 2 years ago for our newer E Class the dealer was cheaper @ 139.00 than AutoZone or Advanced or ORiley. Serpentine belts & brake pads are the same situation. We have had similar experience with our newer E Class and a SLK. I truly wish they brung over the small Mercedes pick up truck to the states.
Poor old Cadillac! They used to be the epitome of luxury and reliability... For the last 40 years or so they've been unpredictable.. some good and some horrible. No wonder they've faded and been pushed out by Mercedes and Lexus.
The first and second gen escalades were the best. Some of the third gen are good too, but overall…🥵🥵
@@deucealmightee yea but the first one did not age well the interior is fully painted and it fades really nasty to the point u don't even wanna get in it no more
The 2021 models are crappy. Mines has been in the shop a total of 3x.
1. Engine lifter replacement @9k
2. Cadillac converter replacement @17k
3. O2 sensor issue
I love my truck, but it’s been in the shop off and on for 2+ months.
People are saying the problems are because it's a first model year, but I've noticed many GM trucks/ suvs are having engine/ tech problems.
Same old shit GM, just 20+ years later bahahah
That checks out, I work at a GM contractor, and well let's just say Engines and Engine components are a frequently requested item
Enjoyed your video. My Cadillac 2021 Escalade esv platinum fully load with super cruise , refrigerator, and etc. has worked great up to this point. Over 16,000 miles so far.
I hope it stays that way for you.
We need an update 🤔
I’m on my 2nd new model Escalade, I’ve owned my 21 Escalade sport for a little over a year and last night (for the 3rd time) it has left me stranded on the side of the road. I was at a stop light on a busy intersection and the engine just shut off. And would not start back up. This happened in a dangerous area with my wife and two young boys.
I’m in the same position as you. I have to get rid of it as I’ve lost trust in the reliability of the vehicle. I spent over 100k to keep my family safe and comfortable, and it’s let me down more then once. Done with GM unfortunately… they look amazing, and function amazing when they are operative. But when they shut off without warning, that’s when it becomes a big problem.
100% agree. I have no choice since I had lost all trust in it. Get something thats been on the market longer. My gls450 has given me no issues in the last 13 months with 14k miles.
Everything you mentioned about the escalade is spot on, but the fact that you bought a gls instead of it is something that I still can't believe😂
Right!😂
They gave this guy a lemon thinking he’d be just happy to drive an Escalade.
Upon test driving the vehicle you will immediately knew if the vehicle is for you. What happened? Did you test drove it for 30 minutes?
All the Cadillac Escalades are is a rebadged Chevrolet with lots of trinkets and a load of issues. GM is peddling these as luxury vehicles. They may look nice but are a maintenance nightmare.
People need to stop buying these piles of junk and buy Japanese
My own experience indicates GM quality control issues. 1st trip to the dealer was for a "drumming" sound that turns out is affecting a lot of the GMT K2XL platform vehicles. 2nd trip to the dealer for a top antenna circuit board due to the base gasket not sealing water out of the unit. 3rd trip to the dealer due to a loud click noise every time the steering wheel passed center. Try keeping your sanity driving I75 when all those micro movements to keep your car in the center of the lane generates a click noise. 4th trip to the dealer for the CUE screen burning out. 5th trip to the dealer for four different identified rattles. The rattles involved the torque converter/transmission where the fix was to put in an alternate transmission fluid. Then there were exhaust hangers going bad with less than 25k miles. The headliner had retaining clips going soft. And the last rattle came from a wire bundle inside the passenger side front door panel. 6th trip was combined with a regular service interval but included a replacement of the portion of the center console that had the cup holder damped covers. The internal gears for the damping mechanism fell apart.
Wow, that is crazy.
@@SundayDrives I thought so too. I was a big "buy American" guy at the time. My experience with the Escalade and some research revealing how many others have suffered through similar blatant quality control issues have turned my viewpoint 180 degrees.
@@curtrothbard7741 does it make the new lexus lx600 look appealing?
@@blackice7408 With the Lexus, you will get among the best automotive quality control on the planet. Lexus being the luxury arm of Toyota has a big claim to fame on this. Beyond quality control you also get durability which is a huge issue with other foreign luxury SUV makes.
I get the feeling the author of this thread doesn't keep his cars much beyond the warrantee period, so this doesn't really affect him but try selling that Mercedes after the warrantee expires. Mercedes is known for being a computer-controlled vehicle. Problem is that it isn't just one computer. It's dozens which can and eventually do fail. The market realizes this which is why the resell price is severely depressed for Mercedes vehicles across the board.
Older Mercedes vehicles are a maintenance nightmare. Since I tend to keep my vehicles, that issue is a deal breaker for me. At least for my Escalade, the issues that were going to happen seem to have run their course. Still...I wouldn't recommend them to a perspective buyer.
My brother had issues with long body model. It had metal to metal noise when driving on bumps. Week at dilership, welding body. Issue still there, car was bought and return was not available.
Another lemon from GM. So many comments on this video about how horrible this platform is and yet GM is doing nothing about it.
A friend of mine had a 2016 Escalade. After 3 years they bought a Ford Explorer since 2 kids got their own cars. The Ford Dealer took the Escalade to lower the down payment and after the deal was signed, their technician looked at the Escalade and it had so many mechanical issues that they were not able to sell that car to anybody but in parts. The quality of the Escalate is just so bad that you do not want to have it at all.
Wow, seems like this has been an issue for a long time.
I have 2 Escalade no problems always take too dealership for service..Service always performed on time
I disagree I got a old escalator 2005 by Brad Newton has 270000 miles on it mechanically sound quality I have no quality issues seats everything works interior extra is just like the day I bought it so it depends on if you take care of your vehicle some people don't take care of shit
IH naaaaahhhm.. I am planning to buy a 2014 pearl with brown chocolate interior or a 2016 red passion with Tuscan interior beige dash. I am scared...😢