2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

4 recalls, 136 complaints - 732 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing d... Read more

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification le... Read more

597,571 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake... Read more

Consequence

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020,... Read more

449,671 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.

Consequence

A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM... Read more

189 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate wh... Read more

Consequence

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac custo... Read more

740,108 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

136 total complaints 3 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	35
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	14
POWER TRAIN	12
STEERING	10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
SERVICE BRAKES	6
AIR BAGS	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	4

Incident date: Jan 12, 2026

Date: XXX Time: 10:30 am approx. Location: [XXX] Vehicle: Cadillac Escalade VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 25,572 While driving normally, the vehicle experienced sudden engine failure. No prior warning lights provided adequate notice. Vehicle became disabled and required towing. This vehicle is equipped with... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to report a serious vehicle safety concern involving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The vehicle is currently displaying the following warning messages: "Service Leveling System" "Vehicle Too Low, Drive with Caution" In addition, t... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while idling, the engine was shaking, the vehicle stalled, and the vehicle lost power. The contact restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving and accelerating, the vehicle stalled and jolted forward. Additionally, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine warning light flashing on and... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2026

The engine is knocking between 10-30 mph and over 50 mph. The forward collision light lights up. This is the third time this has happened. I am very concern it will stall on me at high speeds

Incident date: Aug 16, 2026

The engine is knocking between 10-30 mph and over 50 mph. The forward collision light lights up. This is the third time this has happened. I am very concern it will stall on me at high speeds

Incident date: Aug 16, 2026

The engine is knocking between 10-30 mph and over 50 mph. The forward collision light lights up. This is the third time this has happened. I am very concern it will stall on me at high speeds

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an "Engine Restarting" message displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway, where the vehicle stalled and failed t... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2026

Total engine failure on the I-95 Express Lane in Miami.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

I was going down the highway at 75mph and all of sudden the engine started loud knocking and loss of power. Good thing I was able to get off the exit and stop safely. Car was towed to dealer. Needs new engine 48k miles

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

The truck drives rough feels like I hit something while driving and slows down while driving high speed. Every time I take to the dealership they don’t see anything wrong with it. I’m not the only one with this issue a lot of people with this same 2023 Escalade esv have the the same problem. I ... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2026

Motor ceased at 38k miles In october 2025 replaced engine and happened again several months later ceased at 3k miles in the middle of highway. major safety issues with these 6.2 v8 motors. GM has NOT fixed the design problem.

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

In August of 2025 my escalade went t the dealership to perform the engine recall test. It passed the test and the oil change fix was completed. However, within weeks or so the engine began to experience some issues. It was taken back to the dealership and a full engine replacement was performed. Fa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2024

Dear NHTSA Vehicle Safety, I would like to report a recurring safety issue involving the instrument cluster in my 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Vehicle: 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: Approximately 170,000 miles The digital instrument cluster/display directly behind the stee... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2026

Engine was replaced at 70,000 miles by warranty by GM and now at 110,000 miles as in the new engine has the engine is given the same issue again

Incident date: Nov 14, 2024

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

On [XXX], while driving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV from the Salt Lake City area toward Las Vegas, the vehicle developed a serious loss-of-power condition in Utah. I contacted OnStar, exited the highway, and waited at a gas station. OnStar arranged towing to a Cadillac dealership. GM records docum... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

My 2019 HR-V transmission is suffering from the premature CVT belt deterioration outlined in Honda's internal service bulletins TSB 21-047. My car has 99,000 miles and Honda refuses to replace the faulty transmission. The intermittent loss of acceleration poses an immediate safety hazard when mergin... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

I own a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox that is experiencing unexpected loss of power while driving, hard starting, warning lights, and fuel-system-related diagnostic trouble codes. There is an open GM recall/customer satisfaction program related to the fuel system. I contacted General Motors and was given C... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

My vehicle has had this issue 2 times since it was purchased, the first time at 800 miles on the bike and the second time at 1050 miles on the bike. While driving at highway speeds 70 mph the automatic transmission just shifted into neutral, leaving me in the middle of traffic and trying to get off ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

Driving and the steering assistance warning goes off cuts off my cruise control and my lane keep assistance causing my car deceleration on highway promptly while going 70 mph.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Engine self destructed while driving on the highway. Lot of smoke and the car came to a stop pretty quickly. Oil and coolant dumped out of the bottom.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

This is my 2nd Volvo xc90. Both models have turbo issues that is costly repairs. Volvo dealership also stated that turbo repairs usually are an issue in Volvo. My first Volvo was 2016 which had a turbo issue. Now my 2022 is now in shop due to turbo and oil spills on inside. There should be a recall.

Incident date: Jun 28, 2026

Engine rapidly burning oil. Had oil changed as Manufacturer's recommendation, but after exceeding the 100,000 mile warranty and having been 7,000 miles since the last oil change the engine threw a rod and the car stopped while i was driving it. Was told by the Kia Dealer (Fitzgerald Kia in Annapolis... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2026

The dashboard lit up with a lot of warning lights, and the vehicle stated driving differently with a lot of the safety features deactivated and vehicle not acting normal

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR UPON ACCELERATION. CLUSTER SHOWED WRENCH AND ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF THEN RESTARTED AND THE CLUSTER CLEARED AND OPERATION RETURNED TO NORMAL. A WEEK ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 25, 2025

The vehicle is a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta (VIN [XXX]). The primary malfunction appears to involve the vehicle's electrical and starting system. The vehicle intermittently displays a "Starter System Faulty" warning message and has shut off unexpectedly while driving, particularly during periods of hot w... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

Brakes and lights on trailer don’t work.Truck thinks it has a trailer connected to it all the time ,even when no trailer is not attached. Not sure I can trust this vehicle. It’s been looked at by dealer, they say part is back order no date for it to be fixed. IS THIS SAFE !!!

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Due to defective LIN BUS 2 failure to read mass air flow sensor, vehicle suddenly goes into limp mode. This speed control issue is documented in GM Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) #22-NA-008 and PIP5934, 2022.

Incident date: Feb 25, 2025

Incident date: May 27, 2026

The Moon Roof glass, which is not designed to open, developed a non-impact, or stress fracture. Since it is not supposed to open, the glass is a structural part of the vehicle. It was not cracked when I first took possession of the vehicle, and since I did not open the interior screen all winter, ... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2026

Product identification: Brand: Dasaita Model: HA2161H3 ASIN: B0CQNWQR8D Purchased: September 4, 2025, via Amazon Aftermarket Android head unit installed in a 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport caused electrical interference with the vehicle's brake stop switch circuit (DTC C1425), resulting in autonomou... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2026

2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV - passed Safety Recall N252494001 L87 in August of 2025. March 2026 experienced loss of propulsion (while driving), major noise and violent shaking. Every warning came on. There were no other symptoms Very fortunate no one was behind us as vehicle completely stopped on roa... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2026

Incident date: Apr 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aw... Read more

Incident date: Apr 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that while exiting the contact's residence and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that seconds later, the contact noticed fire coming from the engine compartm... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 19, 2026

Ghost touch issues with infotainment system (as with many other Subaru models). Cannot use radio, Bluetooth or any screen functions.

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

Parasitic battery drain due to a faulty DCM module. I've purchase 3 batteries in the past 16 months. I now have to keep a trickle charger on my car at night to ensure my battery is not dead in the morning. Unable to park overnight without charger due to fear of another dead battery.

Incident date: Apr 12, 2026

While charging my vehicle at home using a level 2 charger, the ICCU failed. When it failed, it caused a power surge and my level 2 charger “exploded.” It also caused the master breaker to trip, cutting the power off to my entire house. The vehicle no longer charges, will not drive over 25mph and... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Experiencing sticky steering and sudden increased steering effort. Previously addressed by recall 6524A.

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

Check engine light is coming on, indicating reduced engine power. Took vehicle to GMC dealer and they advised that the repair shop was getting assistance from the GMC Tech line to update a module to correct the issues. I was informed today that the high pressure fuel pump will have to be replaced, ... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2024

Back up camera inoperable. Screen is black. Apparently a common problem. Safety issue of hitting a person or object.

Incident date: May 8, 2024

1. Transmission failure, it is available for inspection up until time of repair. 2. The vehicle lost power while driving, had incidents of jerking forward without warning, and shifter would get stuck. 3. Yes, independent service center. 4. Yes, when the incident occurred (Transmission Fault Service ... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole, and an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2026

I had a accident about 5 days ago where I got in a accident and upon impact my airbags deployed a lot of smoke came out of the air bags I couldn’t c or breathe and I also got burn by the air bags there was a open recall on my dodge charger that they said they took care of how ever messege on dash ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

732 manufacturer communications from 323 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	147
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	134
350000 EQUIPMENT	91
100000 POWER TRAIN	72
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	36
160000 STRUCTURE	35
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	25
200000 WHEELS	16

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the engine lifter bores may be oversized. Dealers are to replace the engine.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

350000 EQUIPMENT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure of the valve body.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure of the valve body.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary information communicates A diagnostic tip from root causing DTC: C1197 caused by a pinched air inlet hose to the suspension compressor air leveling system.

020000 SUSPENSION

This Preliminary information communicates A diagnostic tip from root causing DTC: C1197 caused by a pinched air inlet hose to the suspension compressor air leveling system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

160000 STRUCTURE

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Interior Indented Door Panel.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Interior Indented Door Panel.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for technicians in cases of an ETRS system fault or a no start condition - If the vehicle needs to be moved, it is recommended to use wheel dollies, tire skates or the NEW Manual Park Re

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic Tips When Having Difficulties Programming Or Adding Key Fobs / Transmitters.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause of the concerns related to the MIL or the engine running rough.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure you the valve body.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure you the valve body.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary information communicates and issue with customers misunderstanding weather they need to bluetooth pair the factory provided headphones.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure replace the tappet that is located on the fuel door.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides a procedure replace the tappet that is located on the fuel door.

045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Program: Certain vehicles may have pinion gears that have low core and surface hardness. Dealers are to replace the transmission.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates an issues with the HVAC making a hum buzz noise when the blower is set to a higher speed. Engineering is working on a new HVAC door seal material to correct the noise.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

160000 STRUCTURE

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Interior Indented Door Panel.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Interior Indented Door Panel.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This bulletin advises the tech that there are extra characters on the fuel injector and to ignore the last numbers when identifying flow rate.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician with a tip when the vehicle stops running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM and without R

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.

119331 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

This bulletin advises the tech that the exhaust valve have been re-orientated, which will require the electrical connector to be extended so it can reach said valve.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin advises the tech that the exhaust valve have been re-orientated, which will require the electrical connector to be extended so it can reach said valve.

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

This bulletin advises the tech that the exhaust valve have been re-orientated, which will require the electrical connector to be extended so it can reach said valve.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech that the exhaust valve have been re-orientated, which will require the electrical connector to be extended so it can reach said valve.

020000 SUSPENSION

This Preliminary information communicates a tip when diagnosing an inoperative air leveling suspension system and to repair any loss of comm DTC's with the power window motors first.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This technical bulletin offers a procedure to correct the condition of Dead Battery and / or Unwanted Liftgate Opening.

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

This technical bulletin offers a procedure to correct the condition of Dead Battery and / or Unwanted Liftgate Opening.

160000 STRUCTURE

This technical bulletin offers a procedure to correct the condition of Dead Battery and / or Unwanted Liftgate Opening.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin offers a procedure to correct the condition of Dead Battery and / or Unwanted Liftgate Opening.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Emission Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall on certain vehicles. During servicing of these vehicles, an incorrect catalytic converter part that may not meet all emission system requirements may have

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to windshield wipers intermittently inoperative when on low setting.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to windshield wipers intermittently inoperative when on low setting.

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Trailer Brake Disabled and/or DTC C1114 Stored During Pulling a Trailer with a Battery, Generator or Solar Charger.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Trailer Brake Disabled and/or DTC C1114 Stored During Pulling a Trailer with a Battery, Generator or Solar Charger.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Trailer Brake Disabled and/or DTC C1114 Stored During Pulling a Trailer with a Battery, Generator or Solar Charger.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Trailer Brake Disabled and/or DTC C1114 Stored During Pulling a Trailer with a Battery, Generator or Solar Charger.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagemen

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on MDI 2 Required When Programming Vehicles with Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).

010000 STEERING

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on MDI 2 Required When Programming Vehicles with Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).

350000 EQUIPMENT

220000 SEATS

This engineering information (EI Lite) is requesting technicians use the Field Product Reporting (FPR) app process if you encounter a vehicle where a customer comments on the second-row seat not folding, latching, seat binds, and/or is diff

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information on when the customer engage SuperCruise, their vehicle will immediately veer to the left and center itself on the left-hand lane line. During normal driving and/or if normal/adaptive cruise i

263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

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CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV across all model years (2003, 2026).

72 Total Recalls

789 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

56 Reported Crashes

15 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	14	View
2025	1	22	View
2024	2	34	View
2023 (current)	4	136
2022	4	83	View
2021	10	102	View
2020	2	33	View
2019	1	50	View
2018	1	23	View
2017	1	50	View
2016	3	20	View
2015	6	13	View
2014	2	0	View
2013	4	3	View
2012	3	5	View
2011	5	18	View
2010	3	6	View
2009	5	10	View
2008	4	19	View
2007	4	83	View
2006	1	5	View
2005	1	19	View
2004	1	28	View
2003	1	13	View

Other CADILLAC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ESCALADE	163	2,182	View
CTS	64	3,088	View
ESCALADE EXT	63	126	View
DEVILLE	59	3,662	View
FLEETWOOD	50	265	View
SEVILLE	46	1,049	View
BROUGHAM	46	69	View
SRX	43	4,144	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

Most Affected Components

CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - All Years Overview

CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - Year by Year

Other CADILLAC Models