2007 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews

wind noise

Written by: cfmulvaney on 08/27/2008

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

When we saw the new 07 escalade we just had to have it. The vehicle turns many heads, it looks good but the workmanship can be better. The horrible wind noise, and when we take it in for service they dont hear it. The third row seats are very hard to fold up and take out, dont know if we would purchase a escalade again, maybe we just got a rotten Apple from the orchard.

Favorite Features

the looks are great, love the 22" rims

Suggested Improvements

bluetooth, fold flat third row seats, please improve the horrible wind noise, its so bad at times that if you are listening to music and someone asks you a question you have to turn the music almost off to hear because of the wind noise.

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I am on my 3rd Escalade

Written by: Andrea in NY on 05/05/2008

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I just ordered my 3rd new Cadillac Escalade, (all 3 were black) I had the 04, 07, and my new 08 is in. I absolutely love them. I will keep on buying them too. I have never had one engine problem with them. I use OnStar often. I find that the "directions and connections" thru OnStar more useful than the nav. I also love the hands free phone. The stereo is fantastic too. I have a lead foot so I love the 400 hp. It comes in handy often. The factory 22's are worth every penny. I have friends that tried to put on aftermarket 22's and the cannot get rid of the vibration. I live in upstate NY and have left them on through the winter. As long as you clean them, they are fine.

Favorite Features

Being from upstate NY - my favs are the heated steering wheel & seats and remote start (I never need to use a snow brush.) Love the exterior looks and being high up. I love how big it is. It's twice the size of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. My 2 girls love the heated captains chairs in the 2nd row.

Suggested Improvements

I would have to say the way the 3rd row seats fold. The vehicle is so advanced, yet I have to struggle with folding them up and down. The should be powered and they should stow somehow.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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First Escalade

Written by: Jack Houston on 04/11/2008

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Most impressive appearance. (white diamond) Average 13 in town and 18 on trips. Had 98 Tahoe which this replaced. Ride much better and brakes improved. Third row seat hard to remove when need to haul. When in cruise control, keeps down shifting. Remote key won't work 50% of time. Had to have AC valve replaced, as was giving heated air on drivers side.

Favorite Features

Looks, numerous features, towing capacity, pickup, good sound and navigation.

Suggested Improvements

Easily removable third row seat or at least lay down. do something about downshifting.

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So far so good

Written by: DB on 12/04/2007

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Love the Escalade. As for mileage, I'm pretty used to spending more at the pump, already owning an SUV. However, it gets poor mpg. Living in the city I get roughly 10.3 mpg. The best Hwy mpg was 17.6; pretty much coasting downhill. As for build quality, could be better for a luxury truck. Overall, very satisfied with the Escalade.

Favorite Features

Cooling seats, powered stepbar

Suggested Improvements

Make sure the craftmanship isn't shoddy. Every detail should be made to perfection since it's boasting the Cadillac name.

5 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Really bad

Written by: john on 11/28/2007

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is my second Escalade and I was really excited about it. I bought a fully loaded awd black black. The problem is the transmission feels as though it's going to fall out of the car....the wors shifting ever. I manually shifted to see what gear 4 and 5th are the worst. Also the 55 lbs seats...I mean come on...my 125lb wife has no chance at getting them in/out. This car really is disappointing and they will feel it.

Favorite Features

The look

Suggested Improvements

Folding seats and a smooth engine ...like all the other 65k SUV's..

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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I bought a Luxury Truck!

Written by: 2Escalades on 11/20/2007

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

As this is now my second Escalade I do not believe as of now I will own anything else. Unless they come out with something that can beat the gas mileage. The exterior is great, the ride is amazing and all it takes is a small tap on the gas and you feel the 400 HP. As of right now GM has built a vehicle that is reliable and something that I know I can trust with my life and anyone that rides in it.

Favorite Features

Rear DVD, touch screen navigation, horsepower.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the third row.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Escalade - What an SUV!

Written by: rsjmmp on 10/22/2007

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I've never thought to own a Cadillac ever! Oh, what a complete joy to drive this Escalade! I was going to get the new BMW X5, now I'm so glad that I got the Escalade instead. This is by far the best SUV on the market - best looking, most power and everything you wanted inside. My whole family loves it - my husband, my two little kids and of course myself. I am exited to drive it everyday. Yes, GM knows how to make an SUV!

Favorite Features

The look, the interior and the Nav system.

Suggested Improvements

Steering wheel not only goes up and down, but also can pull towards the driver.

0 out 2 people found this review helpful

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07 Escalade - great SUV

Written by: Nick Slade on 10/04/2007

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

My only complaint was the noise from towing a trailer. The sound of the hitch rattling was transmited into the cab. The ride in the cabin is so quiet and refined. The sound of the trailer was very appparent.

Favorite Features

The seating followed close by horsepower. Headlights. Luxury sound system. Interior.

Suggested Improvements

Isolate the trailer hitch

0 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Segment Leader

Written by: xcesshp on 09/25/2007

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Purchased Dec'06 about 17000 miles so far. Only 2 issues, battery died first month, and heated seats didn't work even though cooled function worked, both fixed without further incident. The interior is user friendly and car-like, exudes luxury, huge improvement over previous generation. Very comfy seats. AC strong and cold in 100+ temps. 11mpg mixed 19mpg highway. My particular truck doesn't suffer the excessive wind noise but did notice it on the loaner. Changing from a CLK55AMG overall pleased with the vehicle. No vehicle is perfect, everyone has different needs. For overall combination of size, power, handling, luxury and utility, this is currently the segment leader.

Favorite Features

Exterior look, power liftgate, electrolumenescent guages, smooth V8/tranny/403hp, touchscreen DVD nav surround system, remote engine start, handling/ride/turning radius, large side mirrors, heated/cooled seats, rear backup camera, 22" wheels, heated steering wheel, OnStar when address not on DVD

Suggested Improvements

XM Nav traffic, heads up display, fold flat 3rd row without sacrificing cargo height space, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 2nd row legroom, express up/down all windows, more storage, MP3 integration/hard drive based NAV, console big enough for laptop or cooler for drinks, push button start

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Bad Luck

Written by: ggc on 09/17/2007

Vehicle

2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I had the misfortune of choosing probably the worst Escalade in the lot. When I see all these "10" ratings in performance form other customers, I just feel like crying. Just bought a 2007 Escalade. I always wanted to have a Cadillac. I had a Navigator before (which I loved ) but the new ones are so ugly.. The Escalade is so impresive and beautiful.. But is probably the worst ride I ever had...starting with the loud wind noise, busy and rough shifting and having to "step on it" to get some kind of speed. I regret this buy big time. Dealer cannot "reproduce" the problem. I wany my Chrysler Pacifica back!

Favorite Features

Elegant exterior, navigation system, seats

Suggested Improvements

Wind noise, smoother shift, ride etc

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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