Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade has 3 recalls, 8 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
8
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 22, 2026
26V114000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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26V289000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1...
26V304000
WHEELS:HUB
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles w...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE SUV N/A 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Complete engine failure. Car stalled out at highway speeds and nearly caused collision. Would not tu... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The engine failed my check engine light came on, it was in the middle of traffic on 4/2/2026. the ve... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ENGINE | My Escalade had just been into the dealer because the battery died at only 4200 miles. I drove away ... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On March 21, 2026 while traveling at approximately 70 mph on a public highway, the vehicle experienc... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving on freeway, engine starting knocking loudly and completely failed. I blew an engine on my 20... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | ON FEBRUARY 16, 2026, AROUND 4:30 P.M. WE WERE DRIVING OUR NEW CADILLAC ESCALADE SPORT V-SERIES WITH... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On February 12, 2026, while driving my 2026 Cadillac Escalade from Corpus Christi to Portland, Texas... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | We just purchased our new 2026 Cadillac Escalade V this month. We were driving on interstate 64 when... |