2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
14 of 22 total reports mention: engine.
Wheels
4 of 22 total reports mention: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving 94 west bound jumped off my seat and remembered I didn't just hit anything on the road. Tire passed me and seatbelt strangled me when it pulled. Grabbed ahold of steering wheel and made sure not to hit any objects or anyone.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-20
Also filed under Air bags and steering
Right front wheel fell off, traction control system and forward collision system were disabled, leaving me stranded on I75.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-13
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and lane departure
Air bags
4 of 22 total reports mention: air bags.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 22 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Structure
2 of 22 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-12-18Fuel system, gasoline19V837000 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019.
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2021-03-22Tires21V115000 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...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V837000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 21V115000 · Tires
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.