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Cadillac ESCALADE IQ

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

5

Active records

Recalls

0

Active records

TSBs

283

Active records

Filing history

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Top reported issues — Cadillac ESCALADE IQ

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Operating state

2

Powering on/off behavior

2

Access/entry issue

1

Condition issue

1

Driver assistance issue

1

Electrical issue

1

Steering behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ

Filed Oct 1, 2026


On October 1, 2026, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of steering control while I was driving. The steering wheel became mechanically disengaged from steering control and rotated freely. I was able to stop the vehicle narrowly avoiding a collision. The vehicle was not driveable and in the flow of traffic, and safety was of the most concern. Law enforcement was called via OnStar Roadside assistance to manage traffic while I awaited a tow truck. It was towed to the authorized…

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ

Filed Aug 10, 2026


On April 7, 2026 I was driving my daughter to school when my 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Frunk (Front Trunk) opening while driving. This renders the EV completely inoperable and disables the vehicle. I pulled over and contacted Road Side assistance and had my vehicle towed to Cadillac of Beverly Hills. It was repaired over the course of 3 days and I was assured it was fixed. Today, on August 9, 2026 the exact same situation occurred. The frunk opened while I was driving the vehicle with my…

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ

Filed May 21, 2026


While driving the vehicle it lifts from the back and lowers in the front and the car while in drive malfunctions leaning to the right applying pressure on the front tire and cause the tread on the tire to come off which was stated as a defect with no way to fix or resolve at this time, I was told by the dealership that the tires are not under warranty and my question was if the car is malfunctioning causing tread wear only on the front passenger tire wouldn’t that be covered by the dealer to…

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ

Filed Apr 13, 2026


2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ GM issued a Customer Satisfaction Program (NHTSA ID 11017089, Manufacturer Communication N252492830-01) for 2nd and 3rd row outboard head restraints that may not lock in the upright position on 2025 Escalade IQ vehicles. My vehicle has this exact defect—both the 2nd and 3rd row head restraints were stuck in the down/forward position and could not lock upright. The safety consequence is serious: head restraints that cannot lock upright provide no head or neck support…

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ

Filed May 12, 2025


Ball Bearings upon purchase, was not able to drive off the lot. Sensors malfunctioning creating horn honking each day at a specific time Module currently needs replacement on new vehicle. Entire vehicle shut down without power. Passenger side blind spot in side mirror. Unable to see cars and blindspot sensor does not register vehicle. Is this due to the vehicle load or height? or the fact that the side mirrors are placed incorrectly. Was not able to access vehicle. dead. Vehicle has been at…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.