2025 Cadillac Escalade
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 21 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 98 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 37 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
12 of 21 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
6.2L Engine failed while over 400 miles from home. GM (Cadillac) has been zero help in rectifying the expense in travel interruption knowing this issue exists. Took almost 45 days for them to get vehicle repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
On XXX, I was driving a 2025 Cadillac Escalade equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine westbound on [XXX] in [XXX] at approximately 35 mph in normal traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Engine failure.confirmed by dealer after it was towed to the dealer. The only warning light in the dash was: reduced acceleration drive with care.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
Electrical system
6 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
Service brakes
2 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes.
Power train
2 of 21 total reports mention: power train.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 21 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2025-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-23 Loss of motive power due to engine failure
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2026-06-18Wheels26V304000 General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V304000 · Wheels
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade 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 2025 Cadillac Escalade?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.