2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
2 recalls, 34 complaints - 4/5 safety rating
25V274000 Apr 24, 2025
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
24V674000 Sep 12, 2024
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
Complaint Statistics
34 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2026, at approximately 96,685 miles, my 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine lost motive power while I was driving on Highway 101 in California. The vehicle stalled, I pulled over, and I was unable to restart it. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The deale... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2026, at approximately 96,685 miles, my 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine lost motive power while I was driving on Highway 101 in California. The vehicle stalled, I pulled over, and I was unable to restart it. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The deale... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
The Forward Collision Warning system will shut off while driving and an error message will appear. Also, the entire dashboard and radio goes blank and restarts while driving. Also, the backup camera often does not work, instead of an image the screen will flash purple then go black without any image... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
The Forward Collision Warning system will shut off while driving and an error message will appear. Also, the entire dashboard and radio goes blank and restarts while driving. Also, the backup camera often does not work, instead of an image the screen will flash purple then go black without any image... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
The Forward Collision Warning system will shut off while driving and an error message will appear. Also, the entire dashboard and radio goes blank and restarts while driving. Also, the backup camera often does not work, instead of an image the screen will flash purple then go black without any image... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2026
My 2019 Honda Pilot EX-L (perfectly maintained and with only 72K miles) just started displaying a "Braking System" failure warning light along with dash notifications that a number of critical safety systems are no longer functioning, including: forward collision warning, automatic emergency breakin... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2026
My 2019 Honda Pilot EX-L (perfectly maintained and with only 72K miles) just started displaying a "Braking System" failure warning light along with dash notifications that a number of critical safety systems are no longer functioning, including: forward collision warning, automatic emergency breakin... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2026
My 2019 Honda Pilot EX-L (perfectly maintained and with only 72K miles) just started displaying a "Braking System" failure warning light along with dash notifications that a number of critical safety systems are no longer functioning, including: forward collision warning, automatic emergency breakin... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Jun 17, 2026
Twice since I purchased my car, once in 2025 and two weeks ago in 2026, I turned my car off in the garage and the engine kept running. I had to start the car up and turn it off again in order for it to shut down. I mentioned that to Arapaho Kia at my last visit in November 2025 and they just said th... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
I had gotten into a head on collision in January. My insurance had refused to cover me because I had only been insured for a month. Now I’m trying to get it fix out of pocket. I’m finding out about more repairs needed ASAP. My engine might be gone.
SUSPENSION
Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 6, 2026
Filing a complaint about lack of remedy for NHTSA Recall Number 25V-514, manufacture recall number D019. I planned to put this car on Turo to rent, and I cannot list it if it has an active recall. It’s a financial strain for me, and I would greatly appreciate a fix.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 14, 2026
The 2025 and 2026 dually 3500 Ram trucks with the 12" AAM rear axle are having issues with the rear wheel speed sensors (different sensor for each side). They apparently fail or are not able to properly communicate to the computer. When this happens, the following are disabled: -ABS -Auto Emergency ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Dec 9, 2025
On Christmas Day 2025 my Tailgate flies open on its own and I see my cargo flying out and a piece of it bounced off my taillight passenger side braking the taillight and then when attempting to pull over my lane departing feature try’s to correct its self and I hit the median luckily at slower th... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Nov 26, 2025
There is a common problem with 2020 Porsche Macans that I believe is a Porsche responsibility to fix. This is being reported by many 2020 Porsche Macan owners. The issue: Right Side Low Beam failure. To fix it, you need to replace the entire headlamp assembly (roughly 5k in US dollars). No wa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 27, 2025
I went to use my vehicle horn when another driver pulled out in front of me and the sound was way off...it sounded like a clown horn. I subsequently took to the Kia dealer where they diagnosed that one of the horns failed and it was replaced under an extended warranty with a deductible payment. Th... Read more
STEERING
Sep 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 27, 2025
While traveling the EPS shut off while at a high rate of speed and jerked the steering wheel out of my hands
STEERING
Sep 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed, the Service Advancetrac warning light was illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagn... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 21, 2025
Rear seat seat belt warning and chimes comes up even when no one sitting in the back and no stuff is put on the back seat. It start chiming randomly and even when all 3 seat belts are buckled the chime comes up. It is security risk as the sudden sound of warnings can distract drive when driving and ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Aug 5, 2025
I reported my first issue back in late 2024 of the brakes squealing they took my car in and resurface the rotors. It stopped squealing for about a few months and now we are in summer of 2025 and they are squealing again. I took my car to the dealership because they told me that my car would be under... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Aug 5, 2025
I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited which has now been undrivable for over 3 months due to a part that is on national backorder. The issue began in May 2025 when I brought the vehicle to a Jeep dealership for repairs related to the Power Control Unit (PCU). Si... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 21, 2025
Incident date: May 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power in the middle of the roadway. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the de... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 12, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
Phantom braking. Really dangerous
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 12, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
This is the second nissan altima iv owed an the problem eatch one iv had is that were the idler tensioner pully gose and bolts to brakes so there for you cant put the idler tensioner pully back on
ENGINE
Jul 12, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
This is the second nissan altima iv owed an the problem eatch one iv had is that were the idler tensioner pully gose and bolts to brakes so there for you cant put the idler tensioner pully back on
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 19, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
ICCU (Intergrated Charging Control Unit) failed after two mandatory recalls were completed. Vehicle is not drivable as it’s awaiting for a replacement ICCU (backordered). Replacement ICCU will not remedy the issue since it has not been improved upon from the original failure. Vehicle shutdown on... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 20, 2025
Incident date: Apr 14, 2025
Purchased the Bronco Sport brand new in September 2021. Almost from the outset, the vehicle has been a nightmare. We just purchased our third battery. The vehicle died at an intersection and had to be towed to the dealership. They replaced the battery but it again failed. We have experienced nu... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2025
Incident date: Apr 13, 2025
Vehicle has an excessive oil intake and it is constantly blowing out the spark plugs and coil packs causing poor performance on the vehicle overall. My vehicle's VIN number was listed as a qualifier in a class action lawsuit, but the manufacturer says it is not making the noise it needs to make in o... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 13, 2025
Incident date: Apr 13, 2025
Vehicle has an excessive oil intake and it is constantly blowing out the spark plugs and coil packs causing poor performance on the vehicle overall. My vehicle's VIN number was listed as a qualifier in a class action lawsuit, but the manufacturer says it is not making the noise it needs to make in o... Read more
STEERING
Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 15, 2025
Steering on freeway sticks when turning.
ENGINE
Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 15, 2024
UKNOWN-Code P26AE. Engine Coolant bypass valve B. Even after getting it changed, I am still having issues. Engine light is on
POWER TRAIN
Jan 16, 2025
Incident date: Dec 27, 2024
When coming to a stop the RPM's drop and the engine will stall, similar to not engaging the clutch on a manual transmission. Luckily there has not been a crash to date but the condition has worsened to the point it is no longer safe to drive and must be repaired. This is a known safety flaw with t... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 8, 2025
recall states door will open at anytime. this was not explained at the time of purchase. I traded the car back to Volkswagen and was given a much lower offer
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 8, 2025
My battery keep going dead. I had to keep buying battery twice a year.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 8, 2025
Open Recall for Fuel Pump. Have tried multiple times to schedule repair with Honda Dealer to be told they cannot get parts from Honda and to call them. This problem has been going on for a year.
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
2024 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 | 21.9% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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 (current) | 2 | 34 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 136 | View |
| 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 |