2022 Cadillac Escalade

● Typical for this model

2022 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:26.268Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2022: 71 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	39
2000	71
2001	3
2002	115
2003	81
2004	69
2005	42
2006	19
2007	229
2008	136
2009	58
2010	38
2011	49
2012	20
2013	17
2014	19
2015	94
2016	86
2017	49
2018	21
2019	24
2020	13
2021	57
2022	71
2023	119
2024	41
2025	14
2026	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 76%

76% of complaints: engine — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20221101 — 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.

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.

Campaign 22V617000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230123 — 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, 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.

Campaign 22V903000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250116 — PE (closed 20251023)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

R 20250618 — 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.

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.

Campaign 25V274000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

I 20260116 — RQ (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

R 20260407 — 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 (Electronic Transmission Range...

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026.

Campaign 26V085000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (54 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 22V617000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 22V903000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 25V274000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 26V085000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2023

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 76% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.