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Cadillac Escalade
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Complaints
1,654
Active records
Recalls
59
Active records
TSBs
5,349
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
10
Injuries
115
Crashes
88
Fires
50
Top reported issues — Cadillac Escalade
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Condition issue
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Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Performance issue
Noise
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
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Fluid issue
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Steering behavior
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Powering on/off behavior
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
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Infotainment behavior
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Smell
HVAC behavior
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Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 21, 2026
2026 CADILLAC ESCALATE WITH 4900 STARTED KNOCKING TOOK TO DEALER TOLD ME IT HAD SPUN A MAIN BEARING REPLACED ENGINE NOW NEW ENGINE SOUNDS THE SAME TAKING BACK TO DEALER
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 21, 2026
Engine stopped running while driving without any prior notifications, lights, or warnings. Car was stationary in the roadway while my wife tried repeatedly to restart the engine. After several tries the engine started and ran long enough to pull car off roadway. Car was inspected last year and procedures per recall notice where performed and was then deemed safe and reliable. Recall corrections did not fix the problem.
2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 21, 2026
On June 14, 2026, while driving approximately 70 mph on a Michigan freeway, the 6.2L V8 engine began shaking violently. The vehicle lost oil pressure, warning messages appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle completely lost propulsion and shut down while still in motion. My spouse and child were inside the vehicle. The sudden loss of power at highway speed created a serious risk of a collision, although I was able to bring the vehicle to safety. No collision, bodily injury, fire, or…
2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 21, 2026
While driving my 2026 Cadillac Escalade with approximately 15,000 miles, I experienced a sudden loss of engine power. I was able to safely move the vehicle onto the shoulder of the road. The vehicle would not continue operating and required towing. The dealership diagnosed the vehicle with a catastrophic internal engine failure requiring complete engine replacement. The engine is the 6.2L V8. There were no prior indications that the engine was about to fail.
2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 20, 2026
Failed the inspection in texas. No details.
2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while approaching a red light and slowing down, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was immediately driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was…
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 15, 2026
My vehicle was inspected as part of the 6.2 engine recall and passed. 3 months later the engine stopped. Had to get towed and get a new engine
2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
The first engine failure occurred while my vehicle remained under warranty. While driving with my children and a couple of her teammates to an AAU tournament in [XXX], the vehicle just began emitting white smoke. We pulled to a gas station and were stranded until we could arrange transportation for the 7 of us. It was a good thing that we left a day early or the girls would not have made it to their game. Upon towing the vehicle back to the shop in [XXX], I was informed that one of the…
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
2023 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum with 6.2L L87 V8 suffered catastrophic engine failure on 6/20/2026 at approximately 38,658 miles. Vehicle had GM recall N252494000 performed at Coulter Cadillac in Phoenix, AZ on 12/3/2025. Engine reportedly passed GM recall inspection and received oil-related remedy rather than engine replacement. Approximately six months later, while driving on I-17 near Black Canyon City, AZ at highway speed on a 75 mph interstate, the engine suddenly shut down with no…
2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
Accelerated onto a 4-lane major highway and lost most engine power and many warning lights came on. I lost most vehicle power merging onto a 4 lane highway around other vehicles. I was able to get the car stopped car safely on side of the road and cut off for one minute. There was a noticeable rattlling noise in the engine compartment and severly reduced power. No lights regarding engine were previously available. Got the vehicle to dealer service center. Below is their report. engine misfire…