Cadillac Escalade recalls and problems
51 recalls and 1,697 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
51
Complaints
1,697
Crashes reported
86
Fires reported
48
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Cadillac Escalade by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Escalade | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Escalade | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Escalade | 4 | 146 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Escalade | 4 | 86 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Escalade | 9 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Escalade | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Escalade | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Escalade | 1 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Escalade | 2 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Escalade | 4 | 89 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Escalade | 9 | 98 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 Escalade | 2 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Escalade | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Escalade | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Escalade | 6 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Escalade | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Escalade | 5 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2008 Escalade | 4 | 136 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Escalade | 4 | 230 | 13 | 7 | 30 | 0 |
| 2006 Escalade | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Escalade | 2 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Escalade | 2 | 69 | 10 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 Escalade | 4 | 81 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Escalade | 1 | 115 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 Escalade | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Escalade | 1 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Most reported Cadillac Escalade problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 509 | |
| Air Bags | 322 | |
| Electrical System | 283 | |
| Power Train | 189 | |
| Unknown or Other | 113 | |
| Service Brakes | 92 | |
| Structure | 65 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 60 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 58 |
All Cadillac Escalade recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-329 | May 21, 2026 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. |
| 26V-304 | May 14, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Wheels | General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. |
| 26V-289 | May 7, 2026 | 2015, 2026 | Do not drivePower Train | 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… |
| 26V-114 | Feb 26, 2026 | 2026 | Equipment | 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… |
| 26V-085 | Feb 13, 2026 | 2022 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS… |
| 25V-619 | Sep 18, 2025 | 2021 | Fuel System, Diesel | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. |
| 25V-274 | Apr 24, 2025 | 2021–2024 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 24V-797 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2021 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles… |
| 24V-674 | Sep 12, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 23V-642 | Sep 20, 2023 | 2023 | Suspension | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 22V-903 | Dec 8, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
| 22V-827 | Nov 3, 2022 | 2021 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. |
| 22V-617 | Aug 11, 2022 | 2021–2022 | Seat Belts | General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. |
| 22V-036 | Jan 27, 2022 | 2021 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. |
| 21V-739 | Sep 23, 2021 | 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 21V-421 | Jun 10, 2021 | 2021 | Air Bags, Electrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 21V-190 | Mar 18, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. |
| 21V-115 | Feb 25, 2021 | 2020 | Tires | 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… |
| 21V-054 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2010–2014 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold… |
| 21V-053 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2009–2010, 2013 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon… |
| 21V-051 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2012 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and… |
| 21V-050 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2007–2011 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet… |
| 21V-052 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2007–2009 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra… |
| 20V-603 | Oct 1, 2020 | 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. |
| 19V-837 | Nov 21, 2019 | 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 19V-645 | Sep 6, 2019 | 2015–2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. |
| 18V-586 | Sep 7, 2018 | 2015 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. |
| 17V-437 | Jul 10, 2017 | 2015–2016 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500… |
| 16V-651 | Sep 8, 2016 | 2015–2017 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade… |
| 16V-256 | Apr 28, 2016 | 2016 | Do not driveSuspension | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL… |
| 14V-827 | Dec 30, 2014 | 2011–2012 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and… |
| 14V-624 | Oct 6, 2014 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. |
| 14V-614 | Oct 1, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD… |
| 14V-259 | May 16, 2014 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014. |
| 14V-007 | Jan 13, 2014 | 2015 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and… |
| 13V-001 | Jan 2, 2013 | 2013 | Power Train, Steering | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra… |
| 11V-339 | Jun 28, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. |
| 11V-007 | Jan 6, 2011 | 2011 | Suspension | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl… |
| 10V-643 | Dec 17, 2010 | 2011 | Suspension | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and gmc sierra ld vehicles. |
| 10V-240 | Jun 4, 2010 | 2007–2009 | Electrical System | Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet… |
| 09V-154 | May 6, 2009 | 2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Gm is recalling 27,188 my 2009 cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and colorado; and gmc yukon, yukon hybrid, yukon xl, and canyon… |
| 08V-441 | Aug 28, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Electrical System | Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon… |
| 05V-552 | Dec 7, 2005 | 2006 | Equipment | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-455 | Oct 5, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. |
| 05V-163 | Apr 22, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Seat Belts | On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants… |
| 05V-055 | Feb 14, 2005 | 2005 | Power Train | Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-045 | Feb 4, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-037 | Feb 6, 2003 | 2003 | Structure | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-253 | Sep 17, 2002 | 2002 | Seats | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as… |
| 02V-224 | Aug 12, 2002 | 2003 | Electrical System | Certain all-wheel drive sport utility vehicles were built without a power steering bracket to secure the positive battery cable, allowing the cable to come in contact with the steering shaft. |
| 00V-153 | Jun 7, 2000 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Cadillac Escalade?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade has the most reports (230). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade have?
NHTSA lists 51 safety recalls covering Cadillac Escalade model years 2000, 2002–2018, 2020–2026.
What are the most common Cadillac Escalade problems?
Owners report engine, air bags, electrical system problems most often.