Cadillac Escalade recalls

16 recalls across 7 model years. The 2021 Escalade has the most, with 9 recalls and 96 complaints.

Cadillac Escalade recalls by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaintsOverall safety rating
2027 Escalade01Not rated
2026 Escalade339★★★★★
2025 Escalade121★★★★★
2024 Escalade252★★★★★
2023 Escalade4143★★★★★
2022 Escalade486★★★★★
2021 Escalade996★★★★★

Recalls per year

20219
20224
20234
20242
20251
20263
20270

Most common Cadillac Escalade problems

Based on 438 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.

Engine317
Power Train63
Electrical System55
Fuel/Propulsion System37
Engine and Engine Cooling36
Unknown or Other33
Forward Collision Avoidance22
Service Brakes15

Latest Cadillac Escalade recalls

Power Train recall

Do not drive26V-289

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

Equipment recall

26V-114

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-274

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 defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.