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2009 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews

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4.3
(249 reviews)
2009 Cadillac Escalade
5
65%
4
16%
3
9%
2
6%
1
3%
90%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.3
Performance
4.5
Quality
4.4
Comfort
4.6
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.6
2009 Escalade Overview
Among the 249 owners who provided feedback on the 2009 Cadillac Escalade for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is mostly positive, with 90% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's comfort and styling to be its strongest features and value to be its weakest. 162 out of 249 of owners (65% of them) rank the 2009 Escalade five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Most Helpful Reviews

Positive Review

"I'm an Escalade guy (Not a Cadillac guy)"

I always keep an SUV in the driveway to pull our family ski boat. Traditionally, I've been a Navigator person because of the value and overall cost. Cadillac cut me a great deal on a Platinum loaded and it's been a real gem. My wife owns a Range Rover HSE and we attempted to pull the boat a few times with it. That was not a good idea! It was too much of a chore for it. The HP and torque is perfect and the seats are comfortable. Granted we use premium fuel and get about 17 MPG on the highway but, that's with the boat behind us. It does have the 4 cylinder disable option so, I'm sure we would get much better mileage if we weren't pulling anything and driving 65 MPH. On the negative side. There isn't a SPARE TIRE! Because of GM (and their infinite wisdom to incorporate a dual exhaust. They removed the spare and rigged the exhaust to accommodate the two tips. In summary. I believe Cadillac makes substandard cars (I owned a poor quality (CTS-V) but, they make a great SUV.


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Critical Review

"Think twice"

Cadillac...the master of gadgetry. They should make every GM executive drive a Lexus or even a Toyota. Buy a truck with a sticker of 66k and they don't even have a dedicated place to put your sun glasses. Good luck programing the Home Link if you have a Wayne Dalton garage door. Get the DVD option and you have no place to store the head phones. With all the seats in, you can't put a set of golf clubs in the back. Do the people who design these actually have the opportunity to drive one for a month or so? A lot of plastic cheezy parts. On the other hand, it goes really fast and gets 12 MPG. The ride is great, and if you turn up the XM Satellite Radio, you won't hear the seats in the back rattle in the upright position. It comes with every bell and whistle you could imagine, heated washer fluid, heated steering wheel, all nice but not a very practical vehicle for that much money.

2009 Escalade Reviews

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Bobby
2/12/2024
07 escalade

Truck in gpod shape no major concerns a great truck for the money hurry before its gone first come first served

Value
4.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Anonymous Reviewer
1/28/2024
I love my 2012 Cadillac Escalade premium
Pros

I love mine

Cons

None

I love my 2012 Cadillac Escalade premium I have owned mine for a year and a half and have enjoyed every minute of it I couldn't imagine driving anything else it's a total luxury experience Great Beach car I just love it

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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953a03d4
10/19/2023
Great Truck to Own!
Pros

Smooth driving truck

It burns alot of gas but it's not my everyday driver so I'm cool with that it only have 106,000 miles no issues so far just the Exhaust manifolds have a Lil leak when I start it up but goes away after it warms up....which is common on these trucks $150 for both Manifolds about $300 in Labor! Over all I'll buy another one again and again if need be!

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Keypoint
7/7/2022
Great condition

Very good condition low miles Has not been driven off pavement. Satisfied with everything about vehicle

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Anonymous Reviewer
12/29/2021
Love it.
Pros

Fun, safe, reliable, powerful

Cons

Leaks a little oil on oil cooler lines.

This is by far the nicest ride around. Very reliable, dependable, powerful and safe. I Love it amd will probably buy another when I'm done with this one.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Knarfcaid
11/23/2021
Excellent Escalade
Pros

Comfortable interior, reliable, looks, power.

Cons

Fuel economy, some squeaks, brakes.

This 2013 Escalade AWD premium is a beast of a car. The white exterior is beautiful and it still looks amazing and turns heads even at 8 years old. The interior is incredibly comfortable for longer drives, and everything works well. GPS, satellite radio, etc. So far no mechanical issues. The ride is quiet and it handles well for its size (even on 22 inch wheels). Visibility is very good and has a BLIS. Endless power and is quite quick from a stop, however brakes are a bit iffy. Fuel economy is dismal (15-16 on premium fuel) so be prepared. All in all it is very sound and solid and have no regrets. Plus they hold their value extremely well and being an American GM vehicle parts are readily available when needed.

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Grettie
8/30/2021
SUV too large now.
Pros

Room for everything you need.

Cons

Gas mileage.

My review is that this is an excellent vehicle. However, I'm alone now and don't need such a large vehicle.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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John
8/23/2021
It’s A Nice Vehicle Big Roomy Comfortable

The Car Is Very Nice I Love The Tail Lights The Very Nice Color It Has The Peanut Butter Inside The Nice 22” Inch Tires & Factory Rims That Comes With It The Touchscreen Radio With The Tv Screen In The Back For The Kids The Side Steps & How They Go In & Out when You Open & Close The Door.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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