1999 Cadillac Escalade consumer reviews

I bought this SUV 1.5 years ago from a first owner with 165k miles. It now has 224k miles and I am in love with her. She is sort of an overland vehicle for me. We've been across the country multiple times and off the grid car camping. The roof holds my Cargo carrier, kayak, awning, while inside is my bed, fridge and mini kitchen, the back has a parallel motorcycle carrier that holds my Harley (installed a class 4). All I've changed is rims, tires (now A/Ts), and put Bilstein shocks. She goes all over the place, mud, snow and is dependable. When she craps the bed I'll swap whatever parts I need to keep her going. Looking for another one just to have it.

I am the second owner of this Caddy. Great truck. I'm a tall guy and there is a lot of leg room. Plenty of room for 5 full grown adults. Decent cargo area. The mechanicals are reliable. Ive got 195,000 miles on truck and it seems like it has many more to go.

I am the second owner of this 1999 Cadillac Escalade SUV, yes SUV. It is NOT a truck, it does not have a bed. This one had a third row seat, factory or dealer installed, I can not confirm. The seating material pattern matches the front and mid seats so it would be safe to say it is original GM. I removed it, it consumes the cargo space I need for work and pleasure. The third row seat also faces the rear hatch window like the old ranch wagons (station wagons) of the 60's and 70's. The 1999/2000 Escalade is a classic example of GM's rush to production, slap some plastic panels on it, spray paint the the interior and add $10,000 automobile. The special features do NOT add up to what I would consider a well planned, well though out and well executed roll out of a new model vehicle. It is GM, the less one expects the more surprised one will be. This Escalade badged Tahoe is a joke at the end of the run. True there are some cool features, the touch of a button style 4wd controls (actually work pretty darn good), this unit did not have any performance specialities; bigger V-8 or more horsepower/torque with the current one and did not have four wheel disc brakes. So going back, a fluffy Tahoe with a few and I do mean few added goodies like; perforated leather seating areas, Delco Bose (although sound level limited it does sound really good), OnStar is nice but now outdated, interior decor is pretty nice, gives the illusion you are in a high-end well made luxury SUV (there it again, SUV not a truck). Driving this unit is ok, feels top heavy, swaying left to right or right to left, braking is confident, power is weak, it is a measly 255 horsepower 5.7 (350 cid Chevrolet) V8 and fuel injected! Not good GM, not good. Gas mileage often comes up. We are talking about a 5,500 pound, 4x4 SUV (there it is again, SUV), does gas mileage really matter? I get between 15.7 and 18.1 on the highway. I can definitely say speed, use of the A/C and load make quite a difference. I bought it because this is the first year of the "Cadillac Escalade" generation one, I do like the unique front nose, only shared with the GMC Denali. Sad to say it is pack with GM short comings though otherwise it would be a AWESOME vehicle. Quick history, I have owned three Excursions, four Durangos (2000/2003) and a Tahoe (2001). I have owned many others but these units are in the comparative.

Have loved it since i got it. interior is fantastic. ride is like being on a couch. handles like a dream. sound system is fantastic

Vehicle was comfortable, good condition and drove very well. Waste gas a little but for the year and model it's not bad at all. Great

Always used on the Left Coast, no salted roads, so NO RUST, no accidents, and in pristine condition.

Wish I could keep this car as it has been so comfortable to drive, especially long drives pulling my pop-up trailer. I just hate to part with this low mileage SUV, but I no longer need this as my tow vehicle. Was looking forward to using this as my primary vehicle in retirement, but bought another RV, and no longer need it.

Plenty or head and legroom front and back. Plenty of storage in this full size SUV.. Comfort able and quiet.

We needed a larger car or SUV we researched very many different cars and SUVs and test drove about 6 total cars When we drove the Escalade we fell in love with the ride and the 4X4 and the fact that EVERYTHING works while the SUV is High mileage it has been very well maintained ! I never thought I would be driving a Cadillac and although it is not great on fuel economy the space for 5 adults offsets the fuel mileage ~ I would highly recommend this car to anyone who needs a SUV

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! I bought this vehicle with over 200,000 miles already on it and STILL am extremely happy with every inch of it!