4dr SUV AWD5.7L 8cyl 4A · 4WDMPG 11 / 15Range 330 / 450 mi
5.7L 8cyl 4A
4WD
30.0 gal114 L
11 / 15
330 / 450 mi
No trim matches all of these filters.
Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 1999 Cadillac Escalade goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 13 MPG, a full 30.0-gallon tank covers about 390 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
30.0
450
330
3/4
22.5
338
248
1/2
15.0
225
165
1/4
7.5
113
83
1/8
3.8
56
41
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 1,154 gallons, roughly 38 full tanks.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade, out of 2 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Storage · Tank assemblyJun 7, 2000 · NHTSA 00V153000 · General Motors Corp. · 4,300 vehicles
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." due to the method of installation of the video entertainment center by the installed, the vehicle may not meet the fuel spillage requirements of the standard in a vehicle crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: If the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (passenger side), no correction is required. If the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a revised attachment bracket. The dealer will also inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel return line.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade?
The 1999 Cadillac Escalade holds 30.0 gallons (114 liters).
How many gallons and liters does the 1999 Cadillac Escalade gas tank hold?
The 1999 Cadillac Escalade tank holds 114 liters, or 30.0 gallons in US gallons.
How far can a 1999 Cadillac Escalade go on a full tank?
About 450 miles on the highway and 330 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 1999 Cadillac Escalade go on a quarter tank?
About 113 highway miles or 83 in town from the 30.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 7.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
What gas does the 1999 Cadillac Escalade take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 1999 Cadillac Escalade?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 30.0-gallon tank from empty costs $128.10. It ranges from $111.00 in the Gulf Coast to $176.70 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1999 Cadillac Escalade?
About 186 pounds for the 30.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Has the 1999 Cadillac Escalade had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade: 00V153000 (storage · tank assembly). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).