https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Cadillac Escalade. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:30 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#recall-26V329000-cadillac-cadillac-escalade-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 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#recall-26V114000-cadillac-cadillac-escalade-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 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2178480 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt Also the fuel pump power control nodule failed https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2178481 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt Also the fuel pump power control nodule failed https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2178502 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rod/Main bearing Debris Causing block damage Engine needs rebuild/ replace https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2177866 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine stopped working. Dealer is replacing engine, starter and battery fuse box. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2178298 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Traveling on interstate preparing to exit on ramp. Press start button displayed, car immediately sounded like it geared down hard and then lost power, unable to control well, all I could do to come to a safe stop, while praying that the car behind me didn’t hit me. The car basically locked up while preparing to exit the interstate. So scary, terrifying and dangerous. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2178299 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Traveling on interstate preparing to exit on ramp. Press start button displayed, car immediately sounded like it geared down hard and then lost power, unable to control well, all I could do to come to a safe stop, while praying that the car behind me didn’t hit me. The car basically locked up while preparing to exit the interstate. So scary, terrifying and dangerous. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2177522 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle experienced sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The contact was able to pull over safely onto the service road. The oil pressure and temperature messages were displayed at the time of the failure. Upon research, the failure was linked to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2177523 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle experienced sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The contact was able to pull over safely onto the service road. The oil pressure and temperature messages were displayed at the time of the failure. Upon research, the failure was linked to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2176404 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On February 12, 2026, while driving my 2026 Cadillac Escalade from Corpus Christi to Portland, Texas, I encountered a severe safety issue. While driving on the bridge, the engine started making a loud knocking noise and then abruptly stopped working, causing the vehicle to turn off in the middle of traffic. I have only had my vehicle for a total of 55 days, and the mileage on my vehicle is 2,455 m https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2176405 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On February 12, 2026, while driving my 2026 Cadillac Escalade from Corpus Christi to Portland, Texas, I encountered a severe safety issue. While driving on the bridge, the engine started making a loud knocking noise and then abruptly stopped working, causing the vehicle to turn off in the middle of traffic. I have only had my vehicle for a total of 55 days, and the mileage on my vehicle is 2,455 m https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2176406 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On February 12, 2026, while driving my 2026 Cadillac Escalade from Corpus Christi to Portland, Texas, I encountered a severe safety issue. While driving on the bridge, the engine started making a loud knocking noise and then abruptly stopped working, causing the vehicle to turn off in the middle of traffic. I have only had my vehicle for a total of 55 days, and the mileage on my vehicle is 2,455 m https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2175777 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The co https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2175878 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On September 8, 2024, while traveling approximately 75 mph on Interstate 4 with my wife and five children, this 2023 Cadillac Escalade experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of engine power following a hard shift. Steering, braking assist, and acceleration were effectively lost and the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. We were nearly struck by a tractor-trailer while attempting to reac https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2175879 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On September 8, 2024, while traveling approximately 75 mph on Interstate 4 with my wife and five children, this 2023 Cadillac Escalade experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of engine power following a hard shift. Steering, braking assist, and acceleration were effectively lost and the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. We were nearly struck by a tractor-trailer while attempting to reac https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2175880 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On September 8, 2024, while traveling approximately 75 mph on Interstate 4 with my wife and five children, this 2023 Cadillac Escalade experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of engine power following a hard shift. Steering, braking assist, and acceleration were effectively lost and the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. We were nearly struck by a tractor-trailer while attempting to reac https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2174890 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT THE CALAPSABLE LIFTERS HAVE FAILED AND I NEED TO HAVE THEM REPLACED AS WELL AS THE CAM SHAFT. WHY ISNTTHE 2020 ESCALADE ON THE RECAL LIST OF 6.2L ENGIN RECALLS? https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2174676 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Brake/abs system locked up on me and I couldn’t stop. I accidentally hit someone from behind and was proven to be an accident. My traction light my abs light and my brake light all came on at the same time right before I wrecked. The suv swerves over to the other lane randomly while on the interstate and does stop on time. Every time I fuel up gas leaks out from somewhere and its pumps gas really https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2174677 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Brake/abs system locked up on me and I couldn’t stop. I accidentally hit someone from behind and was proven to be an accident. My traction light my abs light and my brake light all came on at the same time right before I wrecked. The suv swerves over to the other lane randomly while on the interstate and does stop on time. Every time I fuel up gas leaks out from somewhere and its pumps gas really https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2173817 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Had to get cam shaft replaced last year. Now the lifters are going bad https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2173245 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Within the last 20,000 miles this car has, and is now, been at the dealership 3xs for sudden lifter/camshaft failure. This last time almost caused an accident. One time the check engine light never even came on, two other times it came on as the car started slowing and shaking, so no notice as to what was about to happen. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2172548 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Loud knocking sound in the engine appeared out of nowhere. This is the same engine as what exists in the 2021 year models which does have a recall on them, but for some reason the 2019 models like I have are not included in the recall. I cannot drive the car for fear of the engine seizing up. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2171651 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH to the dealer, the vehicle experienced reduced engine power. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The VIN was associated wit https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2171808 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The engine suddenly stalled while I was driving on a public road, creating an immediate safety hazard. The check‑engine light came on, and the dashboard warned of zero oil pressure. I had no choice but to have the vehicle towed to a Cadillac dealership. After their inspection, I was informed that the engine had catastrophically failed and required full replacement. This failure occurred right afte https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2171029 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT After receiving the recall notice, the car was taken to the dealership in Mid-November 2025 at 42,713 miles for the pico engine test. The engine passed the test and had the oil and oil filter changed to the 0-W40 oil and a new oil cap. On January 9, 2026 at approx. 43,700 miles, the engine seized while driving the freeway at approx. 70 mph. The car was towed to the same dealership who confirmed https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2170917 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component/System Involved: Engine / Powertrain and Vehicle Electronic Control Systems, including Serial Data Gateway Module Description of Failure: While driving at highway speed (approximately 60 mph), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion without warning. Engine power was lost while traveling on an interstate, forcing me to pull onto the shoulder without propulsion. T https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2170918 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component/System Involved: Engine / Powertrain and Vehicle Electronic Control Systems, including Serial Data Gateway Module Description of Failure: While driving at highway speed (approximately 60 mph), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion without warning. Engine power was lost while traveling on an interstate, forcing me to pull onto the shoulder without propulsion. T https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2170919 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component/System Involved: Engine / Powertrain and Vehicle Electronic Control Systems, including Serial Data Gateway Module Description of Failure: While driving at highway speed (approximately 60 mph), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion without warning. Engine power was lost while traveling on an interstate, forcing me to pull onto the shoulder without propulsion. T https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-escalade#complaint-2170998 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We just purchased our new 2026 Cadillac Escalade V this month. We were driving on interstate 64 when we experienced a sudden loss of propulsion and a warning that there was no oil pressure. We barely made it to the side of the highway where the engine had seized up and was unable to be started. The vehicle was towed to our local Cadillac dealer. They informed me today that the crankshaft had faile