2013 Cadillac Escalade

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2013 Cadillac Escalade is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 6.2L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD, 4WD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Hybrid
Economy: 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

Exterior (Front)

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

6.2L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder

Combined Economy

14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD, 4WD

Transmission

6-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 6.2L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder
Displacement	6.0 L to 6.2 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD, 4WD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

7 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

21V053000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V054000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
14V614000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac),…
Reported October 1, 2014. View on NHTSA
13V001000: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may…
Reported January 2, 2013. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2013 Cadillac Escalade have?

Varies by configuration: 6.2L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade?

Combined fuel economy is 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2013 Cadillac Escalade front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD, 4WD.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Cadillac Escalade?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.