2024 Cadillac Escalade

▲ Better than typical

2024 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:59.444Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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

2024: 46 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	39
2000	71
2001	3
2002	115
2003	81
2004	69
2005	43
2006	19
2007	230
2008	136
2009	58
2010	38
2011	49
2012	20
2013	18
2014	20
2015	96
2016	89
2017	51
2018	21
2019	25
2020	14
2021	70
2022	82
2023	133
2024	46
2025	20
2026	29

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 72%

72% of complaints: engine — 33 distinct reports on file.

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My 2024 Cadillac Escalade had the 6.2 v8 engine recall done in 6/25. Iâve put less than 8k miles on it since and just rolled 32400 miles total.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260831

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The engine in our escalade is starting to fail. Our cadillac dealer did their voluntary recall on our escalade at around 15,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260824

On June 14, 2026, while driving approximately 70 mph on a Michigan freeway, the 6.2L V8 engine began shaking violently.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? â¢The primary issue was with the vehicleâs software system, which was incompletely updated on 9/13/24.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240918

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and SERVICE BRAKES

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%

11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

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