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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2018 Cadillac Escalade takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 8 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48. Note: this vehicle has 1 active recall — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 3, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Cadillac — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls1 20V603000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Technical Service Bulletins909 All categories SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL EQUIPMENT FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SEATS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TIRES WHEELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT BACK OVER PREVENTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS PARKING BRAKE EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES STEERING VISIBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING TRAILER HITCHES SERVICE BRAKES ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT AIR BAGS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER TIRES:SIDEWALL LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:SPEED CONTROL POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STRUCTURE:BODY
PIT5533A SUSPENSION 2017-10-02
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a creak, click, pop, and or crack type noise from the front suspension or front frame area while making tight turns. Technician will need to loosen and then re-torque the four front frame cross member nuts and bolts.
PIT5232D ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2017-10-02
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the display is showing 32° F (0° C) after a battery or reprogramming a module. The outside temperature will begin to update if driven above 20 mph for at least 5 minutes. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph, the timer will reset and the display will stop updating. Once the display starts to update it may take several more minutes of driving above 20 mph for the display to fully update. Also if the vehicle is shut off for more than 8 hours the display will update when the ignition is turned on.
PIT5206F ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2017-10-02
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking, reduced engine power with no Driver Information Center messages “ Brake Pedal Override Feature “, transmission busy or frequent shifting up or down, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes P057B, P057C, and/or P057D may or may not be set. Technician will use this preliminary information to find the brake pedal position data parameters in the scan tool, and also to provide some additional diagnostic help. These issues may be caused by an incorrect brake pedal position sensor input to the engine control module. Technician will verify with the scan tool if the engine control module has the correct parameters for the brake pedal position sensor. If an engine control module brake pedal position sensor relearn is performed, the truck may be temporarily repaired until the intermittent wiring issue between the engine control module and brake pedal position sensor occurs again. On 2014 and newer trucks inspect and repair any damage to X115 and X119. On the 2014 and previous trucks inspect and repair any damage to X205.
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