Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 4 recalls, 58 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
58
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V903000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade E...
23V642000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehic...
24V674000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL...
25V274000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The original engine was replaced in my Escalade in September 2025 under the GM Engine Recall. The o... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | ENGINE | 6.2 engine had the recall fix done to it. It did not work because the engine seized up yesterday |
| Feb 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine failed on I-17 while driving 75MPH on 2/14/2026. The car shifted into neutral and was ab... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | ENGINE | On Saturday 2/14/26 our Escalade was making a light ticking noise. We made an appointment to bring ... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle was taken in to L87 engine recall in Sept 2025. Passed said inspection on September 29, 2025... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | For the second time, engine stalled out and car would not start. Going 75 miles per hour on major h... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 42,308 miles), the vehicle experienced a sudden and... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I had a complete engine failure while driving. This was after going through the recall inspection i... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2023 Cadillac Escalade esv has been at the dealership countless times over the last 2 years with ... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving approximately 50 mph on a busy road, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral and... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | My vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure requiring full engine replacement after a recal... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On December 19, 2023, when pulling out of a parking lot onto the street, pressing the gas vehicle je... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle experienced a loss of propulsion 2 times when idol at traffic lights due to an uncommand... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | To Whom It May Concern at General Motors, I am writing to express my profound concern, disappoint... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Auto started for about 5 minutes. Got in started vehicle and drove off. Immediately sounded like a m... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE | on 18 June 2025, i was on I95 driving highway speeds and the engine shut down and transmission shift... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign N... |
| May 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am the owner of a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with the 6.2L V8 (RPO L87) engine, which is ... |
| May 9, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my vehicle on the highway at approx 55 mph. Without warning my vehicle’s engine failed... |