2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV owner complaints
58 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
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Engine and Engine Cooling3 Forward Collision Avoidance3 Recent complaints
October 27, 2026EngineFuel/Propulsion System
On XXX, while driving out of my driveway, my Escalade stalled while backing out. I attempted to restart the vehicle, but it produced a cranking noise and indicated that I should start again. Additionally, the check engine light illuminated. Unfortunately, the vehicle failed to start. On XXX, while driving to pick up my children from school with a baby in the backseat and a [XXX] passenger, my Escalade stalled again in the middle of the road. I was stranded while other vehicles were driving back and forth. Nearby individuals assisted me by pushing me off the road to the side. The same issue occurred, and code P129F was sent to my phone from OnStar. I was forced to have my car towed, which pos
October 11, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine
Normal Routine Engine Maintenance - Suddenly the vehicle died with engine alerts of engine failure, transmission failure, low oil pressure, low 12V battery detected. Car stalled exiting highway normal driving conditions, would not start, electrical system malfunctioning warning signs and alert code immediately popped up in email, phone and onboard display for these issues, and I received an email from my OnStar system for code P0016 which seems is affiliated with the following from a major recall notice: P0016 is a critical code indicating a major internal engine defect covered by a safety recall (N252494000), often requiring engine replacementProduct Safety Recall L87 Engine Loss of Propuls
September 15, 2026Engine
On XXX, at approximately 6:30 AM, I was driving my Cadillac Escalade ESV when the vehicle suddenly and completely lost engine power while I was traveling on the roadway. The engine stopped without any warning.There were no warning lights, warning messages, unusual noises, or other indications that an engine failure was about to occur. The loss of propulsion was sudden and unexpected.I was barely able to maneuver approximately half of the vehicle onto the shoulder. A significant portion of the vehicle remained in the roadway, creating a serious safety hazard to me and other motorists. I was forced to remain in this dangerous position for approximately two hours while waiting for a tow truck.T
September 13, 2026Engine
My wife's 2022 Cadillac Escalade was recalled for possible engine failure. The vehicle passed the recommended engine inspection procedure; new weight oil was installed, and I was assured that the Cadillac was safe to drive. Yesterday, while driving my family home from the children's playground, the engine failed as I was driving at the posted speed limit of 50 miles per hour. There was no warning of any kind, the engine just stopped working. I had to cross over the northbound lanes of traffic, with other vehicles, in theory, going the posted speed limit of 50 miles per hour, WITHOUT ENGINE POWER. While coasting the vehicle and my family to safety, I barely missing going down an embankment. T
September 2, 2026Engine
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly loss power and was unable to exceed 30 MPH. The engine was knocking prior to the vehicle losing power. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with catastrophic engine failure. The dealer waiting for parts to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.