Model year record

2023 Cadillac Escalade

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 376 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V274000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
597,571
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-24
Owners notified
2025-06-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V674000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
449,671
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-12
Owners notified
2024-10-25

Defect description

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. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V642000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
189
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-20
Owners notified
2023-11-14

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.

Safety risk

A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V903000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Component
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
740,108
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-08
Owners notified
2023-01-23

Defect description

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, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine20219,000 mi
Power train3530,000 mi
Electrical system3019,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system27
Engine and engine cooling2430,000 mi
Unknown or other11
Service brakes7
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking5
Wheels5
Back over prevention: rearview system braking4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4
Vehicle speed control4
Exterior lighting2
Service brakes, hydraulic242,000 mi
Steering2
Suspension2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control260,400 mi
Air bags1
Lane departure: assist1
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: windshield118,200 mi

The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26005Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

Engine

EA25007Loss of motive power due to engine failure

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.