2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

2 safety recalls, 22 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
22Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall list

Tires recall

21V-115
February 25, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Safety risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

19V-837
November 21, 2019 · General Motors LLC
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Safety risk
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV owner complaints

22 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine14
Air Bags4
Wheels4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Power Train2
Structure2
Electrical System1
Lane Departure1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes1

Recent complaints

September 21, 2026Power Train

Torque convertor shutter, hard shifts, delayed shifts

June 12, 2026Engine

This vehicle is equipped with the 6.2 V8 engine we have experienced catastrophic engine failure twice. The vehicle is relatively low mileage.

May 8, 2026Electrical SystemAir BagsStructure

Purchased a 2020 Cadillac Escalade Suburban about three months ago from GMC dealership at 8155 Interstate 35, San Antonio, Texas 78224. This vehicle had about 50,000 miles when we bought it. We were not driving the Escalade everyday, we use it occasionally and about a month after we purchased it the battery went dead. Before the battery went completely dead we were on the road one day and we rolled down the window and it would not roll back up, then the back window popped open and it would not shut back down. GMC dealership we bought it from came to our home and used a charger to recharge the battery. We took it to the dealership service department and dealership determined it was a bad batt

April 29, 2026Engine

There is something causing an engine misfire, and this was the first time it happened. It has happened again, and I realized that there were a lot of class action lawsuits about lifter failure in these engines

April 14, 2026Engine

While driving on a highway, my wife abruptly experienced warning lights, loud rattling from engine and loss of power. Check engine light indicated cylinder misfire. Troubleshooting revealed a bent push rod and later discover broken lifter. While researching the issue it was found to be a very common issues with vehicles using active fuel management. Issue is so widespread parts are replacement parts are unavailable. If more traffic were around situation could resulted in loss of control in traffic and collision.

2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV RWDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 21.2%.

2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The most recent, filed February 25, 2021, concerns the tires.

What are the most common 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (14 reports), followed by air bags.

Is the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Contact any authorized Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.