The following table contains the maximum trailer weight (towing capacity) recommended for a Cadillac Escalade for every model year 2009 and after. Use the drop downs to find a particular year, trim or engine.
We have provided a link to the source of each rating – typically the owner’s manual. Always consult your owner’s manual for towing instructions.
| Year | Trim | Engine | Max Tow Capacity | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2018 | 4WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2018 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2018 | 4WD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,900 | Source | |
| 2009 | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | ||
| 2009 | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | ||
| 2009 | 6.2L V-8 | 7,600 | Source | ||
| 2009 | 6.2L V-8 | 7,800 | Source | ||
| 2009 | 6.2L V-8 | 7,500 | Source | ||
| 2009 | 6.0L V-8 | 5,800 | Source | ||
| 2009 | 6.0L V-8 | 5,600 | Source | ||
| 2010 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2010 | AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2010 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,600 | Source | |
| 2010 | ESV AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,800 | Source | |
| 2010 | EXT AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,500 | Source | |
| 2010 | Two Mode Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5,800 | Source | |
| 2010 | Two Mode Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5,600 | Source | |
| 2011 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2011 | AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2011 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,000 | Source | |
| 2011 | ESV AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,700 | Source | |
| 2011 | EXT AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,600 | Source | |
| 2011 | Two Mode Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5,800 | Source | |
| 2011 | Two Mode Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5,600 | Source | |
| 2012 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8300 | Source | |
| 2012 | AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 8100 | Source | |
| 2012 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8000 | Source | |
| 2012 | ESV AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7700 | Source | |
| 2012 | EXT AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7600 | Source | |
| 2012 | Two Mode Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5800 | Source | |
| 2012 | Two Mode Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5600 | Source | |
| 2013 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2013 | AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2013 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,000 | Source | |
| 2013 | ESV AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,700 | Source | |
| 2013 | EXT AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,600 | Source | |
| 2013 | Two-Mode Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5,800 | Source | |
| 2013 | Two-Mode Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L V-8 | 5,600 | Source | |
| 2014 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2014 | AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2014 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,000 | Source | |
| 2014 | ESV AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,700 | Source | |
| 2015 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2015 | AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2015 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2015 | ESV AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,900 | Source | |
| 2016 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2016 | AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2016 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2016 | ESV AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,900 | Source | |
| 2017 | 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,300 | Source | |
| 2017 | 4WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2017 | ESV 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2017 | ESV 4WD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,900 | Source |
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