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Cadillac Escalade

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,746

Active records

Recalls

58

Active records

TSBs

5,368

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

121

Crashes

92

Fires

50

Top reported issues — Cadillac Escalade

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Operating state

562

Condition issue

505

Reporting mechanism

345

Engine behavior

303

Performance issue

243

Safety restraint issue

215

Noise

199

Braking behavior

175

Driver assistance issue

146

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

128

Vibration/harshness

122

Fluid issue

107

Thermal issue

105

Electrical issue

77

Steering behavior

74

Powering on/off behavior

71

Safety restraint behavior

65

Starting behavior

52

Infotainment behavior

48

Lighting behavior

47

Access/entry issue

46

Ride/handling behavior

30

Recent change

25

Smell

24

HVAC behavior

21

Communication/network issue

12

Electrified system issue

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure on my 2023 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine (currently at 106,000 miles). The engine suffered sudden engine failure while driving / stalling, creating an immediate traffic hazard. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Cadillac dealership in Louisiana, where it has remained completely unrepaired for 60 consecutive days. The dealership claims they cannot repair the safety defect because they are short-staffed. This vehicle’s failure…

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 17, 2026


There is internal engine failure. Yes it is available for inspection. My safety as well as others were at risk when the engine started to fail, without warning, causing my car to jolt and briefly lose control of steering. If complete engine failure happened while driving, I would not have control over my car. My life and other's lives would severely be at risk. Car has been inspected and confirmed engine failure. Car is unable to be driven as we do not want to put anyone else at risk or make…

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 16, 2026


After soft-close, left-side passenger door won't open. Not form the outside, not from the inside. Happened before about a year ago. logged into dealer system but the were unable to identify (and correct) the issue. This presents a big hazard in case of an accident, roll-over etc - unable to exit the vehicle swiftly.

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 15, 2026


While driving in a heavy rainstorm on October 15, 2026, the vehicle hydroplaned and every brake warning light came on at once, and the dashboard displayed a message that the brake system had failed and the brakes did not work. I believed I had no brakes while crossing a river bridge and thought I was going to die. The brakes actually worked and I got home, but a vehicle should never tell a driver its brakes have failed when they have not, especially in an emergency. All brake warning lights…

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 15, 2026


Vehicle passed the L87 V8 recall inspection, but subsequently suffered sudden engine failure/knocking.

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled. The check engine warning light was flashing, and the Stability, Parking, and Collision warning lights were illuminated alongside several other unknown alerts. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where two failed lifters were initially replaced. However, due to an abnormal sound, the vehicle was returned to the dealer, where the engine was replaced with a remanufactured…

2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 13, 2026


I was driving the vehicle into a XXX parking lot in [XXX] on Thursday XXX at around 7:00pm, and as I slowed to park, the vehicle completely died and the dash screens went dark. The vehicle would not restart. I was able to rule out quick fixes such as a battery or fuse issue and then had the vehicle towed to the closest Chevrolet/GMC dealership. The vehicle has been at the dealership since the XXX. On Monday, XXX the dealership informed me that the engine had seized and that this is the same…

2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 10, 2026


On Nov 16-17, 2025 we had GM recall work done - it was an manufacturers defect in connecting rod & crankshaft that can cause bearing failure or sudden loss of propulsion. The escalade ran fine since then, other than the HUD not working on the windshield. We had the oil changed on Sept 17, 2026, and they ordered the part for the HUD. On October 10, 2026, with this 2024 escalade, we were heading to SC towing an enclosed trailer with a motorcycle inside. 35 minutes into our drive on an…

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 9, 2026


Started car and all of sudden shaking, loss of power, flashing engine light and punch of flashing warnings. The car is being towed to cadillac dealer!

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Oct 6, 2026


With just over four years of service, backup camera driver assistance system began to fail, with it working intermittently and eventually going completely dark. This being a safety feature, the warranty ought to cover it but manufacturer argues not. We understand many other Cadillacs have the same problem.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.