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