2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

4 recalls, 176 complaints - 653 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

176 total complaints 6 crashes 1 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	32
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	22
POWER TRAIN	20
STEERING	11
SERVICE BRAKES	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	8
STRUCTURE:BODY	6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	6
AIR BAGS	5

Incident date: Aug 19, 2025

The vehicle has experienced the same safety issue on two separate occasions. While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power and displayed a “Conditions Not Correct for Shift” warning message. During the incident, the vehicle became stuck in Drive and could not be shifted normally. The brakes als... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2025

Incident date: Jun 11, 2026

We were driving on an interstate in Indiana and the car jerked and then automatically went into neutral. We couldn’t accelerate or put the car back into drive. We had to get over 2 lanes and onto the shoulder. We were able to put the car in park once on the shoulder but the car would not turn o... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2026

Incident date: May 14, 2026

Transmission, 6 speed, drops into 2nd gear locks up rear wheels. I was driving at highway speeds and the rear wheels locked up. My van skidded into another lane and almost caused an accident. My van has been down shifting for years but the rear wheels have never locked up. I shifted into neutral qui... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2026

UNKNOWN I’m told the micro parking switch is the problem. This is an intermediate issue. This is a well known problem with the GMC Acadias. Their times when I try to turn off the engine, I get a shift to park error message. The car will not turn off, I’m unable to lock the doors and I’m co... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the transmission independently downshifted. The engine and the power train warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later received a recall n... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2026

I own a 2020 Honda Odyssey and I am currently having a safety issue with the power tailgate. Upon inspection by my Honda dealership, my vehicle requires a new power tailgate control unit and floor harness and my roof rail and clips need to be re-sealed and replaced. It was discovered that due to th... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2026

I bought this car used in 2020 with 76,000 miles on it. Three months into ownership my engine blew this was caused from coolant leaking into the cylinder. I paid $8000 to replace the engine because it was out of factory warranty fast-forward to 2025 and I am replacing the engine again because the en... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2026

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

he contact owns a 2018 BMW K 1600 B. The contact stated while having his vehicle running on the driveway, he noticed a pool of gas accumulating. The contact turned the vehicle off had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where a fuel leakage from the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufactu... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2024

Infotainment electrical issues, purge valve failure regardless of replacement, transmission failure regardless of replacement, exhaust bracket break regardless of replacement.

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a malfunction in the air conditioning system of my 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Specifically, the evaporator and/or condenser has failed, resulting in inadequate cooling performance and potential system leakage. This issue is more than ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

I have had 3 window motors go out in the last 7 months.

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

On March, while I was leaving to take my children to school, I discovered a loud, heavy metallic knocking sound coming from the engine of my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. As I depressed the gas pedal, the knocking frequency increased immediately with the engine RPMs. Prior to this total failure, I had noti... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the steering wheel was pulling to the right, and the vehicle unintendedly attempted to switch lanes. The contact swerved to avoid another vehicle. Several unknown lights were illuminated. The Lane Depar... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

Rear lift gate doesn't fully open or close sometimes. I have to manually assist in opening or closing after trying the key fob, inside push button and rear switch above the license plate. I have attempted to reset the height adjustment thinking it would fix it, with no success. I have made sure that... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

Propane line from tank has multiple stress cracks from improper installation, whereas, the line was installed with the hose bent too tightly and without sufficient flexing to prevent cracks and leaks. The multiple cracks caused a severe propane leak with all related propane equipment becoming inoper... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

The vehicle stalls or shutdown while my foot is on brake or waiting at a red light.Unexpectedly and randomly. On rainy weather days it is more extreme.Sometimes your foot doesn’t have to be on the brake for it to happen.But when if you’re slowing down,before you brake, it will stall. A message w... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

Burns and scarring on my thigh from the heated seats

1 injured

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

Vehicle was dormant overnight and caught fire. Battery disintegrated and fire tore across the entire engine compartment and front end. Fire department conducted investigation and determined mechanical failure. Showed no signs of issue before hand was driven shortly the night before to move parking s... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

I was driving and the left side of infotainment system went out. I could not see my speed, odometer everything on the dash. I pulled over, stopped the car, turned it off and on but that did not work. This was very dangerous. After sitting for about 30 minutes it started working. i took it to the dea... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

When fueling up the truck the gas pump keeps clicking like if the truck is full of fuel but it isn’t. The truck has a cap less system so there’s a valve on top of the gas tank that is supposed to let the fuel into the fuel tank once gas starts pouring in. The valve gets stuck and it takes a long... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

Internal engine damage was determined by a Folsom Honda Dealer in California. The damage is originating from the primary rod bearings; Replacement of the short block is necessary. Folsom Honda also stated the vehicle will need Cams and Heads of the engine replace. Needless to say, this a major engi... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

A few weeks ago my adaptive cruise stopped working, as well as the automatic high beam system (not sure the technical name). As there was a warning light displayed, I brought it into the dealership to have them check it out. The technician jumped in really quick, made some changes within the control... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

My 2023 GMC Acadia consistently makes a sound at lower speeds when it is changing gears. For example, accelerating or accelerating for stoplights. The sound is kind of a ka clunk. The technician can find nothing and does hear the sound when we go for a test ride. I am worried that the sound indicate... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2016 Dodge Dart GT (VIN: [XXX] ). The selling dealership represented the vehicle as accident‑free and undamaged, but after delivery I discovered significant, undisclosed front‑end and structural issues. The affected components include the front... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2026

Vehicle shifts hard between 3 and 5th gears. The dealer currently has the vehicle in for repairs and there are metal shavings in the transmission reservoir

Incident date: Feb 8, 2026

The vehicle reported a charging system failure alert and came to a jerking stop. The battery was completely drained and the alternator had failed at 71,000 miles. The vehicle stopped in the drive lane on a heavily trafficked road. The emergency release lever was found and pulled to allow the truck t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2026

Vehicle starts sputtering/stalling out when sitting at stop signs or stoplights. It feels like the auto start/stop is trying to engage and disengage over and over again. This happens even with the auto start turned off, after turning the truck off and back on again it seems to go away for a while. T... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle sputtered, and there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that wh... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

265 45R 20 As I was driving down the road, I heard a flapping sound. I couldn't pull over right away, as I was in the left lane, and there was a lot of traffic. I pulled over, but I couldn't put the vehicle into park or turn it off! After a family member showed up. i had them put their foot on ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

Incident date: Jan 16, 2026

While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of propulsion and significantly reduced acceleration. At the same time, the climate control system stopped producing heat. A red warning message appeared instructing me to stop safely. The vehicle would barely accelerate, creating a dangerous situ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The sale was a private sale. The contact's friend, a dealer, requested a Carfax report, which indicated that mileage was last reported at 200,000. In addition, the Carfax report indicated that the last reported repair service was perfo... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2025

I was dropping my husband off at cardiac rehab. I was stopped and had my foot on the brake suddenly the car launched forward into the back of a car parked in front of me. The other driver got out of the car and said he wasn't hurt. We were able to drive the car home stopping 3 times to pull pieces o... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 27, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Aug 27, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Mar 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal became extremely difficult to depress, with the message "Brake Assist" displayed. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway and the parking brake was activated, and the vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Nov 29, 2025

My 2022 Kia Telluride is experiencing several serious safety-related defects. The backup camera does not work, the second-row bucket seats fold up on their own while driving, and the electronic parking brake becomes stuck on and will not disengage. The transmission hesitates and shifts harshly, crea... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2025

Goodyear 255/40R20 tire failed at the inner seam.

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

CRITICAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE - HIGHWAY SAFETY HAZARD 10/23/2025: While driving 2025 Outback (11K miles) at highway speed on I-485 Charlotte, complete electrical system failure occurred without warning. ALL dashboard lights illuminated, COMPLETE LOSS of power steering (steering extremely heavy/diffic... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the vehicle failed to immediately restart after refueling. The vehicle was taken to the lo... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2025

Incident date: Sep 14, 2025

There is oil leak that cannot be found. I have taken that truck to 3 different mechanics, conducted 3 different diagnostics using the dye and everything and the source of this leak cannot be found and is causing me problems.

Incident date: Sep 14, 2025

UNKNOWN - 2024 Toyota Highlander makes a drumming or hooting sound when driving over normal to slightly rough roads. It is not related to expansion joints in the road. 1st dealer said it was a rt. wheel bearing, changed it and it did not work. He then said it was in all Toyota's with 20" wheels. I... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

2023 Cadillac Escalade 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

653 manufacturer communications from 266 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	138
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	129
350000 EQUIPMENT	91
100000 POWER TRAIN	66
160000 STRUCTURE	29
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	27
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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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 Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stor

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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

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).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 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.

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.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary information communicates to technicians that a calibration to correct a P138C is forthcoming and to not attempt repairs.

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnosti

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

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.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

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.

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.

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

010000 STEERING

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

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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.

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

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC ESCALADE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Open , Model Year: 2021

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with ... Read more

EA, Open , Model Year: 2021

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 C... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2021

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged en... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and C... hevrolet Silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and MY 2015 through 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs.If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. GM stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to foreign debris such as oil sludge in the engine oil. GM stated that this debris can become trapped by the oil inlet filter screen. Under normal operation, this screen allows a small amount of oil into the brake vacuum pump. The foreign debris can, over time, clog the pump which can cause a loss of lubrication and a reduction in the amount of vacuum produced leading to a hard pedal and extended stopping distance.On December 13, 2018, GM issued a Special Coverage (N182202780) for the brake vacuum pump issue in MY 2014-2017 trucks and 2015-2017 SUVs on the K2XX platform for 6 years or 72,000 miles. Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt. Consumers received notification of the coverage via mail. On September 6, 2019, GM notified NHTSA that it was conducting safety recall 19V-645 which reprograms the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and included approximately 3.5 million trucks and SUVs. In October 2019, GM extended the terms of special coverage N182202780 to 10 years or 150,000 miles as well as now including the entire scope of recall 19V-645. In October 2020, GM expanded the scope of coverage N182202780 to include the MY 2018 Escalade and 2019 Tahoe.The remedy implemented in GM recall 19V-645 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Loss of vacuum assist now occurs at a progressive rate as well as there being a more timely warning of a brake problem to the driver through the driver information center (DIC). In view of the recall action and revision to the special coverage, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Brake line corrosion failure

On January 11, 2011, ODI opened EA11-001 to investigate allegations of premature brake line corrosion failure in model year (MY) 1999 through 2003 General Motors (GM) full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles sold or registered in the following region of the United States that NHTSA has vie... wed as salt states for investigations of corrosion related issues:Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.The subject vehicles represent the first five MY's of GM's GMT800 platform production, of which approximately 2,038,504 vehicles were sold in salt states (the subject vehicles).The GMT800 platform includes the following vehicles:1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 series pick-up trucks; 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon sport utility vehicles; and 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Avalanche sport-utility vehicles.General Motors produced a total of approximately 10,427,062 GMT800 vehicles for sales in the United States, including almost 5 million that were sold in salt states.Although there are over 60 different brake pipe routing configuration used in GMT800 vehicles, with the exception of the rear crossover pipes in MY 200x-2007 vehicles that changed from rear disc to drum brakes, all of the vehicles use brake pipes from the same supplier with a common double-wall, brazed steel pipe design with a combination of hot dip Zinc-Aluminum corrosion protection coating and Aluminum paint outer layer known in the industry as AlGal (ASTM-B750). ODI analysis of field data regarding GMT800 vehicles identified a total of 3,645 complaints of brake pipe corrosion failures, including 107 alleging crashes, and 40 injuries.Though only 20% of total GMT800 production, due to age and region the subject vehicles account for a disproportionate share of the failure experience; with 2,702 of the complaints (75%), 88 of the crashes (82%) and 20 of the injuries (50%) reported in those vehicles.Analysis of the complaints showed strong correlations to vehicle age and region.For vehicles with less than 8 years of service, the complaint rates were minimal for all regions.In the salt states the failure rates begin to climb as the vehicles advance in age, particularly in the Northeast corner of the United States.The complaint rates in the salt states go from less than 0.1 incident per thousand vehicles (IPTV) at 7 years in service to over 1.0 IPTV after the 12th year of service for the subject pickup trucks and utility vehicles.Most of the failures reported to ODI occurred in vehicles with more than 10 years in service.ODI?s investigation did not identify any specific defect conditions that were causing or contributing to the brake pipe failures.Nor did the analysis isolate the problem to any subject vehicle sub-populations when analyzed by vehicle type or production range.The investigation found that vehicles experiencing brake pipe corrosion failures were likely to have general patterns of excessive corrosion on the majority of the brake pipe assembly and appear to be occurring due to expected wear out for the brake pipe coating material used in the subject vehicles and the environmental conditions in severe corrosion states.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor tRead more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION(ODI) DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-010, GM PROVIDED ODI WITH 41 ALLEGATIONS OF NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES INCLUDING 16 ALLEGATIONS OF FIRES ORIGINATING WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.ONE OF T... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION THAT MAY RESULT IN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AND EXTENDED STOPP... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

THIS INVESTIGATION INVOLVES THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (GM)THROTTLE BODY (TB) UTILIZED IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 SILVERADO, SIERRA, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, AVALANCHE AND YUKON (SUBJECT VEHICLE(S)) WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES. THE TB VALVE MAY INTERMITTENTLY STICK IN A CLOSED POSITION.IN SUCH A... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

THROTTLE STICKING

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

CADILLAC ESCALADE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC ESCALADE across all model years (1999, 2026).

101 Total Recalls

2,257 Total Complaints

10 Investigations

134 Reported Crashes

72 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC ESCALADE - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	17	View
2025	1	24	View
2024	2	59	View
2023 (current)	4	176
2022	4	102	View
2021	9	85	View
2020	2	15	View
2019	0	28	View
2018	1	29	View
2017	2	77	View
2016	4	120	View
2015	9	144	View
2014	2	29	View
2013	4	23	View
2012	3	32	View
2011	6	53	View
2010	3	47	View
2009	5	89	View
2008	4	180	View
2007	4	317	View
2006	2	26	View
2005	4	63	View
2004	4	99	View
2003	6	111	View
2002	3	164	View
2001	1	3	View
2000	4	96	View
1999	5	46	View

Other CADILLAC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ESCALADE ESV	128	666	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

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