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Cadillac Escalade

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

1,712

Active records

Recalls

59

Active records

TSBs

5,354

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

10

Injuries

115

Crashes

89

Fires

50

Top reported issues — Cadillac Escalade

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Operating state

533

Condition issue

443

Reporting mechanism

331

Engine behavior

273

Performance issue

217

Safety restraint issue

209

Noise

201

Braking behavior

169

Driver assistance issue

138

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

123

Vibration/harshness

114

Thermal issue

105

Fluid issue

104

Electrical issue

80

Steering behavior

73

Safety restraint behavior

63

Powering on/off behavior

59

Starting behavior

45

Access/entry issue

44

Lighting behavior

44

Infotainment behavior

39

Ride/handling behavior

29

Recent change

24

Smell

23

HVAC behavior

20

Communication/network issue

8

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Sep 1, 2026


On August 25, 2026, while driving my 2026 Cadillac Escalade, the vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The engine lost power and the vehicle became inoperable while I was on the road. There was no meaningful advance warning that would have allowed me to safely anticipate the failure. The sudden loss of engine power created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could no longer be driven normally or moved under its own power. The vehicle ultimately had to be…

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Sep 1, 2026


Oil pressure sesnsor warning. The dealership is saying I need a new motor.

2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


Currently receiving it's 4th engine (it has shut down on me while driving down the road, twice) onStar module has been replaced, radiator has been replaced (i think twice), sway bar has been replaced, front suspension problems multiple times (i don't remember all of them), coolant leak, for some reason eats up front tires in about 10K miles and nobody can explain why (discount tire says they have never seen anything like it), flashes error codes on me constantly. this has all been going on…

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


I am reporting ongoing safety concerns with my 2023 Cadillac Escalade involving unexpected acceleration and loss of propulsion while driving. On XXX, while traveling to [XXX] in slow-moving traffic with Super Cruise engaged, my vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward. I immediately applied the brakes to avoid striking the vehicle ahead. I reported the incident to the Cadillac dealership and contacted OnStar. OnStar records reflected the acceleration/hard-braking event, but the dealership could…

2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


I am the owner of a 2017 Cadillac Escalade and am reporting premature and widespread deterioration of the factory exterior paint/clear coat. The condition is present over large areas of the roof and hood and is not limited to normal isolated scratches or rock chips. The finish has developed extensive hazing/cloudiness and a severe pattern of surface deterioration that is particularly visible in direct sunlight. I am concerned this may be related to the known paint/clear-coat problems reported…

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


First engine failed (6.2L) at 4900 miles and the was replaced. The second engine failed at 6000 miles and I am on my third engine now.

2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


My 2024 Cadillac Escalade had the 6.2 v8 engine recall done in 6/25. I’ve put less than 8k miles on it since and just rolled 32400 miles total. While driving with my family in the car on 8/30 on the highway, it lost all power and just shut off while driving highway speeds. I was able to safely stop but very dangerous. Vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to dealer.

2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 30, 2026


I am filing this complaint regarding my 2022 Cadillac Escalade and serious concerns about how a safety-related engine issue and recall were handled. I purchased my Escalade new and have consistently maintained it at the Cadillac dealership, following all recommended oil-change and maintenance intervals. Over approximately two years, I had multiple service appointments where I waited more than four hours for what I believed was simply an oil change. I now have documentation showing my vehicle…

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 30, 2026


I was driving down the road, doing approximately 50 mph, when my vehicle shifted itself into neutral and I lost power completely. The information center said reduced power. Press the start button to regain power, which I did, but nothing happened. I had to pull off the road and have my vehicle towed to a Cadillac dealership in Lima, OH. The dealer, Lima Auto Mall, confirmed I suffered a complete engine failure. This is one of the 6.2L engines that GM has recalled and I had already had the…

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 29, 2026


I rented this vehicle from Sixt at Washington National Airport on XXX at 11:53 AM with 21,343 miles on the odometer. That evening I was driving south on XXX in [XXX] with my father and my two children in the vehicle. The instrument cluster displayed multiple brake system warnings, including warnings that braking and slowing the vehicle could be impaired. I tested the brakes and found them substantially degraded. Slowing the vehicle required pressing the brake pedal with both feet. An exit was…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.