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Cadillac Escalade

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

1,648

Active records

Recalls

59

Active records

TSBs

5,349

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

88

Fires

50

Top reported issues — Cadillac Escalade

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Operating state

508

Condition issue

430

Reporting mechanism

322

Engine behavior

247

Safety restraint issue

208

Performance issue

193

Noise

185

Braking behavior

168

Driver assistance issue

136

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

117

Vibration/harshness

111

Thermal issue

105

Fluid issue

98

Electrical issue

77

Steering behavior

73

Safety restraint behavior

63

Powering on/off behavior

56

Access/entry issue

44

Lighting behavior

44

Starting behavior

44

Infotainment behavior

39

Ride/handling behavior

28

Smell

23

HVAC behavior

19

Recent change

16

Communication/network issue

8

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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…

2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 12, 2026


The transmission gear make noise when the gear shift and the engine have loud noise tick tick inside the engine . I’m feel not safe to drive and feel very stressful of my car .i can’t sleep due to car not safe drive

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 11, 2026


Complete engine failure at 7000 miles.

2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 9, 2026


1 injured

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving through a conveyor car wash with child occupants in the rear seats, the vehicle was placed in neutral (N). The vehicle was then shifted into drive (D) as instructed but accelerated independently. The contact added that the vehicle barely made a left turn exiting the car wash bay, nearly colliding with a wall and a car wash door. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact…

2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 4, 2026


I have a 2022 Escalade with 98,000 miles at 70,000 miles I complained about engine and transmission issues On June 14 I lost my transmission I brought it to the dealer and they diagnosed it as a valve body failure Valve number 6 stuck and binding Unfortunately I inquired about the special coverage and my vin is not in the special Recall This problem extends beyond what gm is saying

2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 2, 2026


I purchased a 2022 Cadillac Escalade from Carvana. The vehicle was represented as having only minor prior damage, but after taking possession I discovered evidence indicating that it had sustained significantly more extensive damage than was disclosed. Based on subsequent inspections, I believe the vehicle was not in a safe condition when it was sold to me. The primary components involved include the vehicle's structural/body integrity and suspension/alignment systems, as well as other…

2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 1, 2026


After accelerating from a stop sign to about 60mph on a 2 lane road, the engine shut off and the vehicle changed to neutral. I had to glide the truck down the road and off to the side. Vehicle would not start and had to be towed to a Cadillac dealership on a flatbed.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.