NHTSA Data Explorer

Cadillac

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

Complaints

14,868

Active records

Recalls

228

Active records

TSBs

12,226

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

59

Injuries

1,026

Crashes

1,004

Fires

358

Top reported issues — Cadillac

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

3,996

Operating state

3,916

Reporting mechanism

2,281

Lighting behavior

2,028

Engine behavior

1,711

Safety restraint issue

1,587

Braking behavior

1,371

Fluid issue

1,308

Noise

1,248

Driver assistance issue

1,171

Performance issue

951

Thermal issue

864

Steering behavior

787

Vibration/harshness

780

Safety restraint behavior

737

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

700

Access/entry issue

598

Electrical issue

598

Infotainment behavior

460

Starting behavior

366

Ride/handling behavior

327

Powering on/off behavior

275

Smell

241

Recent change

182

HVAC behavior

176

Wiper/washer behavior

68

Communication/network issue

45

Electrified system issue

19

Charging behavior

4

Most-reported Cadillac models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

SRX

3,261

2

DeVille

2,539

3

CTS

2,239

4

Escalade

1,665

5

Seville

776

6

DTS

526

7

Escalade ESV

485

8

Catera

468

9

STS

430

10

Eldorado

427

11

ATS

382

12

XT5

294

13

XTS

224

14

LYRIQ

156

15

Fleetwood

131

Browse all Cadillac models

All Cadillac models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

60 SpecialAllanteATSBroughamCateraCommercial ChassisCT4CT5CT6CTSDeVilleDTSEldoradoELREscaladeEscalade ESVEscalade EXTESCALADE IQFleetwoodLYRIQOPTIQSevilleSRXSTSXLRXT4XT5XT6XTS

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 CADILLAC CT5

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and using the key fob to open the door, the door on the driver’s side failed to open. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with an exterior door handle failure on the driver’s side. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

Filed Aug 4, 2026


P0306 misfire. Flashing check engine light. Ive replaced all spark plugs. Ive replaced the ignition coil. Still has not fixed problem. While doing research on how to replace fuel injectors came across an article stating special coverage N102291660 for fuel injectors extending the warranty to 10 years, 150,000 miles but this is not showing for my VIN. My vehicle has the 6.2L engine so Im not sure what this is covered for some but not others when this is a known problem. I bought this…

2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Aug 4, 2026


On 7/14/26, I scheduled Escalade to be serviced at local dealership (MT) when A/C went out on drivers/middle vents and I noticed a faint ticking noise under hood. Was told engine lifters were damaged & needed to be replaced. Service was completed 7/21 and I picked it up that evening. On [XXX] my husband and I departed for San Diego; stayed overnight in St George UT. On [XXX] around [XXX] pm, I was driving in second from left lane on [XXX] San Bernadino area. I braked quickly as traffic from…

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

Filed Aug 4, 2026


On June 18, 2026, while my nearly new 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV was being driven on the Ohio Turnpike, the vehicle unexpectedly entered reduced-power or limp mode, lost propulsion, shut off, and would not restart. The vehicle had approximately 2,234 miles. The sudden loss of propulsion and engine shutdown occurred in active highway traffic and created a serious risk of a collision. The vehicle had to be towed from the Ohio Turnpike to Cole Valley Cadillac. Cole Valley Cadillac opened Repair…

2022 CADILLAC XT4

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and lost motive power. The messages Service Stabili-trak and Intake and Exhaust Valve To Optimize Performance And Efficiency, Please Schedule Service Now were displayed. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure…

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQL

Filed Aug 3, 2026


Crash

The Cadillac Escalade IQL has a blind spot on the passenger side of the vehicle that is the worse I’ve ever experienced. The side mirror is set to view the vehicle on the side but even at the optimal safety settings I can’t see a car to my right unless I can see them out my passenger window or the turn signal camera is on.

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 31, 2026


2023 Cadillac Escalade, 6.2L V8 (RPO L87). Subject of Recall 25V-274 and NHTSA investigation RQ26-001. Over the past year, this vehicle has been out of the shop only about 90 days total. The rest of the year it has been in dealer service at GM/Cadillac dealerships for a recurring, undiagnosed loss-of-power defect. It is currently in dealer service. FAILURE: The vehicle has suddenly lost all motive power on three separate occasions. Engine runs, vehicle loses all drive power, will not restart.…

2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 31, 2026


All of a sudden the car just died while driving it on the road at speed. There was no warning or indication of an issue. It just shook and then died. It would not restart. This is an egregious safety issue and should not happen on a vehicle with only this many miles. We could have been killed if we were on a highway. A quick google search shows this is a KNOWN issue. The mechanic said this is a know issue with this engine - Please get a recall out for 2019 before someone dies!!!!

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 30, 2026


The vehicle randomly stalls and shuts down. This can happen while pulling out in traffic. It has happened 5 times or more.

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 30, 2026


Crash

The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an area where the pavement was incomplete and caused the vehicle to go off-road and into the woods, and the vehicle crashed into the trees, where it came to a stop. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The steering wheel and driver’s seat air bag had not deployed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.