Cadillac Escalade Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade uses Automatic (S10), Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 8-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Cadillac Escalade comes with Automatic (S10), Automatic 10-spd depending on engine and trim.
Cadillac Escalade Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Cadillac Escalade Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Cadillac Escalade have?
The Cadillac Escalade is offered with Automatic (S10), Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Cadillac Escalade come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Cadillac Escalade in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.