2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
0 recalls — 9 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
While driving at approximately 40 MPH there was a loud pop and the panorama sunroof shattered. There were other cars traveling at the same speed or less, but nothing struck the vehicle to cause the glass to shatter. The glass did not immediately give way, but had it, there were passengers that wou... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Oct 12, 2025
Component(s) Involved: Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper, Structure: Body: Door: Power Access/Locks. Description of the Defect: The front and rear center console "Command Centers" (touchscreens) have suffered a total electrical failure and are completely black. On the 2025 Escalade, these scree... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Oct 12, 2025
Component(s) Involved: Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper, Structure: Body: Door: Power Access/Locks. Description of the Defect: The front and rear center console "Command Centers" (touchscreens) have suffered a total electrical failure and are completely black. On the 2025 Escalade, these scree... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Oct 12, 2025
Component(s) Involved: Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper, Structure: Body: Door: Power Access/Locks. Description of the Defect: The front and rear center console "Command Centers" (touchscreens) have suffered a total electrical failure and are completely black. On the 2025 Escalade, these scree... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 17, 2026
My 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV went into the dealership for routine maintenance and several software updates were applied to vehicle along with an oil and filter change on 17 February. The software took multiple times to load and I took the vehicle home on 20 February. Later that day after picking ... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
1. 6.2L Gasoline Engine.Vehicle available and has been in the shop at least 6 documented times. The 2025 was not part of the recall. GM refuses to tell me if the known engine problems of the recall was fixed on my engine prior to building and delivering the vehicle 2. Engine continues to knock a... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
1. 6.2L Gasoline Engine.Vehicle available and has been in the shop at least 6 documented times. The 2025 was not part of the recall. GM refuses to tell me if the known engine problems of the recall was fixed on my engine prior to building and delivering the vehicle 2. Engine continues to knock a... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 9, 2025
Incident date: Apr 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were inoperable. The contact stated that the headlig... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 9, 2025
Incident date: Apr 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were inoperable. The contact stated that the headlig... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 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).
249
Total Recalls
666
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
47
Reported Crashes
11
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 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 0 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 24 | View |
| 2023 | 20 | 92 | View |
| 2022 | 20 | 71 | View |
| 2021 | 30 | 83 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 27 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 48 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 47 | View |
| 2016 | 14 | 20 | View |
| 2015 | 16 | 13 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 18 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 12 | 5 | View |
| 2011 | 18 | 18 | View |
| 2010 | 18 | 6 | View |
| 2009 | 19 | 10 | View |
| 2008 | 13 | 19 | View |
| 2007 | 13 | 83 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | View |