2023 Cadillac Escalade

◆ Worse than typical

2023 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:34:43.098Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2023: 119 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 75%

75% of complaints: engine — 89 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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Vehicle was running with the driver side door open and driver out of vehicle. The vehicle slipped out of gear and reversed quickly. Driver went to get back in while moving backwards to try and stop vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251216

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20251216

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2023 — complaint volume: 119

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

R 20231114 — suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023.

Campaign 23V642000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241025 — 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.

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.

Campaign 24V674000 — 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