2020 Cadillac Escalade recalls

2 safety recalls, 14 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
14Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 Cadillac Escalade 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 owner complaints

14 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine6
Power Train3
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Exterior Lighting1

Recent complaints

August 27, 2026Power Train

ABS lights come on, engine misfireing, camshaft position senor codes, and vehicle will lunge at stop light. Bought the car 30 days ago and has been in service at the dealership for the past 3 weeks.

April 24, 2026Engine

My vehicle doesn’t even have 66k miles on it and the lifters have gone bad. The check engine came on and the vehicle has stopped working.

March 26, 2026Engine

Engine Failure According to Chevrolet dealership my engine needed to be replace due to tapping coming from the engine. In addition, they found lifter damage along with the camshaft. Cylinder 3 lifter roller failure causing noise and camshaft damage, Yes this was confirmed and engine replaced at that same dealership No warning light or any other symptoms prior to the problem. I have a copy of the receipt and the complete work order from the dealership.

March 18, 2026Engine

Engine has been making a knocking sound and shaking and vibrating very loud loudly. The engine light has been on as well as the traction light and it is acts like it’s going to stall every time I turn on the engine. Because of safety concerns, especially on the very busy highway, where I do a lot of driving, I have been afraid to drive the car. Sewell Cadillac is aware of the engine problem and they informed me I need a $10,000 engine replacement! My 2020 engine falls outside of the current recall by one year. I feel as if GMC should be responsible for this unbelievable and totally unexpected problem! I have several friends who are experiencing the same issues with their GMC with the same ye

March 2, 2026Engine

Noticed smoke in rear view mirror while driving at 65 mph. Towed to repair facility. Engine has a piston rod broken and pushed through the block.

2020 Cadillac Escalade crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Cadillac Escalade: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 22.8%.

2020 Cadillac Escalade recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?

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

What are the most common 2020 Cadillac Escalade problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (6 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2020 Cadillac Escalade safe?

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

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

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