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Cadillac Escalade

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

1,665

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

89

Fires

50

Top reported issues — Cadillac Escalade

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Operating state

513

Condition issue

431

Reporting mechanism

323

Engine behavior

256

Safety restraint issue

208

Performance issue

202

Noise

191

Braking behavior

168

Driver assistance issue

136

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

117

Vibration/harshness

112

Thermal issue

105

Fluid issue

98

Electrical issue

77

Steering behavior

73

Safety restraint behavior

63

Powering on/off behavior

57

Access/entry issue

44

Lighting behavior

44

Starting behavior

44

Infotainment behavior

39

Ride/handling behavior

28

Smell

23

Recent change

20

HVAC behavior

19

Communication/network issue

8

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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…

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!!!!

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.…

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…

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 29, 2026


Our engine failed with only 18k miles on it.

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 28, 2026


Vehicle started making a horrendous noise, knock and squeeling noise while on the highway. Approximately 2 minutes later the check engine light came on and we completely lost power. Went from 70 to zero dead on the side of the NY Thruway rapidly. Vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that an engine replacement was necessary. Engine previously passed PICO test and update to the oil cap was completed. Oil changes every 5k miles.

2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 27, 2026


November 19, 2025 I brought my Cadillac Escalade to the dealership under their voluntary recall on the engine. My vehicle passed the pico compression test. The dealership then changed my current oil to a heavier oil and changed the oil cap to match the oil they put in. July 2nd 2026 my husband was driving about 55 mph and I was a passenger the we heard loud knocking and the engine quit. We had vehicles behind us my husband was shocked I instantly hit my emergency 4 way light button so we…

2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 26, 2026


My 2022 Cadillac Escalade received the remedy for Recall 25V-274 (L87 6.2L V8 loss of propulsion) on July 22nd at the dealer. The vehicle passed inspection and was given the higher-viscosity 0W-40 oil change remedy rather than an engine replacement. Since that service, the engine has begun stalling. It stalls when the vehicle is stopped. This symptom was not present before the recall service was performed. I consider this a loss-of-propulsion safety concern consistent with the defect the…

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2026 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. Later, while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated unexpectedly in the middle of highway traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted off the road and parked in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with engine…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.