2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 57
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
77% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 57 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
77% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine knocking on cold start up. Second time hearing this. Loud ârattlingâ noise emanating from exhaust tips on rear of vehicle. I experienced this once before and notified my dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
Also filed under Power train
Power train
23% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Normal Routine Engine Maintenance - Suddenly the vehicle died with engine alerts of engine failure, transmission failure, low oil pressure, low 12V battery detected.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-11
See attached document for complaint
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-13
Also filed under Electrical system
I was driving up a hill passing a semi at 60 MPH. The engine suddenly stopped running without warning. No warning lights, only a restart engine notice.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-24
Fuel/propulsion system
16% · 9 reportsElectrical system
14% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
4-12-2023 My 8-year-old daughter and I were driving a 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE esv and were hit by an out-of-control Ford F150 at a speed of 60 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-05
Forward collision avoidance
7% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2022Complaint volume 57 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-11-01Seat belts22V617000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
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2023-01-23Exterior lighting22V903000 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.
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.
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2025-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-23 Loss of motive power due to engine failure
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2025-06-18Engine and engine cooling25V274000 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.
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.
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2025-10-23Engineering analysisOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure
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2026-01-16Recall queryOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
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2026-04-07Power train26V085000 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 (Electronic Transmission Range...
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V617000 · Seat belts
- Recall 22V903000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 26V085000 · Power train
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- Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
- 4 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.