https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Cadillac Escalade ESV. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:34:06 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#recall-26V329000-cadillac-cadillac-escalade-esv-2015 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#recall-26V304000-cadillac-cadillac-escalade-esv-2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#recall-26V304000-cadillac-cadillac-escalade-esv-2025 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#recall-26V114000-cadillac-cadillac-escalade-esv-2026 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tah https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2178110 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine made ticking sounds. The check engine and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine consumed an excessive amount of oil and that engine oil was added every two to three weeks. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to th https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2177944 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle was taken in to L87 engine recall in Sept 2025. Passed said inspection on September 29, 2025 and new higher viscosity oil was put in the vehicle. Feb 14, 2026 - driving the vehicle down the highway at 70mph. Car shifts to neutral, engine turns off and losses propulsion. Manage to get to the shoulder of the highway. Vehicle would not restart or turn on. We were traveling with our 3 small ch https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2176670 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) in August of 2025. However, soon after the recall inspection, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before responding. The vehicle also hesitated when started and shifted into drive(D) when depressing the accelera https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2176455 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I had been traveling on the freeway for about 3 hours when I decided to exit for a quick stop. While on the exit ramp, I was stopped about six cars back from the traffic light. When the cars inched forward I went to do the same and noticed there was no movement when I took my foot off the break. I pushed on the gas a little bit more than I normally would have to, and the car eventually jerked forw https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#recall-26V085000-cadillac-cadillac-escalade-esv-2022 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2175770 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer at 51,000 miles, and stated that the engine would be inspected, and if necessary, repaired or replaced. Additionally, the vehicles that passed the inspection, dealers would add higher viscosity oil, inst https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2175454 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2021 Cadillac experienced a catastrophic engine failure that is mechanically identical to a known GM engine defect currently under recall. GM has denied coverage solely because my VIN is not included, despite the failure matching recall symptoms and diagnostics. This defect caused sudden loss of vehicle use and presents a safety and financial risk. GM is excluding vehicles with identical failur https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2175541 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT For the second time, engine stalled out and car would not start. Going 75 miles per hour on major highway on cruise control and engine just stopped in the middle of the road. Major hazard and crash risk, unable to restart car and had to be towed. Trafffic was dodging vehicle and it was a major safety hazard. Approximately 7 months ago, the car would not start and had to be towed; we reported t https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2174648 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am experiencing an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s rear passenger door. The door frequently cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. At first, I believed the problem was related to the child safety lock. However, even after confirming that the child safety lock is fully disengaged, the door still fails to open from both inside and outside. Occasionally, after turning the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2174649 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am experiencing an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s rear passenger door. The door frequently cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. At first, I believed the problem was related to the child safety lock. However, even after confirming that the child safety lock is fully disengaged, the door still fails to open from both inside and outside. Occasionally, after turning the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2173874 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 12/18/2025 at approximately 73,097 miles, while driving on I-75 near Wildwood, Florida at about 75 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden powertrain failure. The engine became seized/locked, the vehicle progressively lost power, and there were abnormal/loud mechanical noises. I was able to avoid a crash, but the event created a safety risk due to loss of propulsion at interstate speed. No accide https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2173875 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 12/18/2025 at approximately 73,097 miles, while driving on I-75 near Wildwood, Florida at about 75 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden powertrain failure. The engine became seized/locked, the vehicle progressively lost power, and there were abnormal/loud mechanical noises. I was able to avoid a crash, but the event created a safety risk due to loss of propulsion at interstate speed. No accide https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2173876 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 12/18/2025 at approximately 73,097 miles, while driving on I-75 near Wildwood, Florida at about 75 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden powertrain failure. The engine became seized/locked, the vehicle progressively lost power, and there were abnormal/loud mechanical noises. I was able to avoid a crash, but the event created a safety risk due to loss of propulsion at interstate speed. No accide https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2173015 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lifters went out in January 2024 Paid thousands and thousands to repair and now having more issues again. Same issues the recalled 2021-2025 gym 6.2L have https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2172564 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Traction light and engine light flashing at 95,900 miles took Cadillac ESV to authorized dealer and he advised their was a misfire on cylinder 3 after several attemps to repair now advising he hear a knocking in engine that needs to be replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2172602 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT There was a vibration in the rear then the wheel flew across the 4 lane hwy. Wheel completely detached from the SUV. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2171981 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 42,308 miles), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power while accelerating on a busy highway. Engine power shut down without warning. I was able to pull to the shoulder, but the vehicle then became non-responsive and would not restart. The failure appears related to the electrical/charging system (12V battery, battery management s https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2171982 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 42,308 miles), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power while accelerating on a busy highway. Engine power shut down without warning. I was able to pull to the shoulder, but the vehicle then became non-responsive and would not restart. The failure appears related to the electrical/charging system (12V battery, battery management s https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2171983 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 42,308 miles), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power while accelerating on a busy highway. Engine power shut down without warning. I was able to pull to the shoulder, but the vehicle then became non-responsive and would not restart. The failure appears related to the electrical/charging system (12V battery, battery management s https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2171631 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced a loss of propulsion 2 times when idol at traffic lights due to an uncommanded shift into neutral while stopped at a traffic light, requiring the vehicle to be restarted to regain drive. These events occurred after a longstanding history of front end vibration and grinding noises that have been repeatedly reported to a GM authorized dealer since October 2024. The most recen https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2171131 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I had a complete engine failure while driving. This was after going through the recall inspection in September 2025 where they looked, changed the oil and said everything was okay, https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2171132 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I had a complete engine failure while driving. This was after going through the recall inspection in September 2025 where they looked, changed the oil and said everything was okay, https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2169911 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern at General Motors, I am writing to express my profound concern, disappointment, and fear following a recent experience with my Cadillac Escalade that has caused me to seriously question the safety, reliability, and future of the Cadillac brand. For important context, the first Cadillac Escalade my family owned was a 2012 model that we purchased used in Ann Arbor. At the https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2169912 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern at General Motors, I am writing to express my profound concern, disappointment, and fear following a recent experience with my Cadillac Escalade that has caused me to seriously question the safety, reliability, and future of the Cadillac brand. For important context, the first Cadillac Escalade my family owned was a 2012 model that we purchased used in Ann Arbor. At the https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2169913 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern at General Motors, I am writing to express my profound concern, disappointment, and fear following a recent experience with my Cadillac Escalade that has caused me to seriously question the safety, reliability, and future of the Cadillac brand. For important context, the first Cadillac Escalade my family owned was a 2012 model that we purchased used in Ann Arbor. At the https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade-esv#complaint-2168759 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Persistent Engine Failure and Safety Hazards – 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV 97000 miles The vehicle suffered a major engine failure while traveling at highway speeds. The incident began with a loud mechanical knocking from the engine, followed by a sudden loss of propulsion and the vehicle entering "limp mode." Both the Check Engine Light (flashing/solid) and multiple safety system warnings illumin