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2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 22 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 7 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Escalade ESV years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts and Lamp.

2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
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Complaints

22

Per year

7

Recalls

2

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (14 of 22), then Powertrain (4) and Engine and engine cooling (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Escalade ESV has 88 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2025 has 13 complaints, 7 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 25V274000
Summary 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. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Recall hydraulic brakes, low brake fluid warning, lamp 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V674000
Summary 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. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

Complaints by component (22 total)

Engine
14
Powertrain
4
Engine and engine cooling
3
Service brakes
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Speed control
2
Wheels
2
Electrical system
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

13202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On August 17, 2026, at approximately 96,685 miles, my 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine lost motive power while I was driving on Highway 101 in California. The vehicle stalled, I pulled…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-09-08
  • "The Forward Collision Warning system will shut off while driving and an error message will appear. Also, the entire dashboard and radio goes blank and restarts while driving. Also, the backup camera often does not work,…"
    Speed control, Unknown or other, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-29
  • "I own a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with GM's 6.2L L87 V8 engine. The recall remedy for GM Safety Recall N252494000 (NHTSA Campaign No. 25V-274) was completed on April 17, 2026, at approximately 48,905 miles.…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-06
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-06-18
  • "I had the recall performed on my ESV in December, but driving home from [XXX] my dash indicated that I needed to push start. I did and it slowly died. I had it towed to Andrews Cadillac where it was purchased and I…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV RWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

T1 generation, 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (6.2L V8 gas; ~8.0 qt with filter per 2021 owner’s manual—diesel differs) , 8 qt capacity
Tire size 275/50R22, 275/60R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 25V-274 covers certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine, and also Escalade and other GM full-size trucks and SUVs: dealers inspect the engine and, as necessary, repair or replace it; vehicles that pass inspection receive higher-viscosity oil and related updates. Recall 22V-617 covers certain 2021-2022 Escalade ESV vehicles with third-row seats among other GM SUVs: dealers inspect third-row seat belt buckle rivets and replace buckle assemblies as necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 22 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 7 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Escalade ESV years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts and Lamp.

What are common problems with a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (14 of 22), then Powertrain (4) and Engine and engine cooling (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Escalade ESV has 88 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2025 has 13 complaints, 7 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV been recalled?

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV with NHTSA.

What oil does a Cadillac Escalade ESV take?

Gas 6.2L V8 models use 0W-20 full synthetic; the 2021+ owner’s manual lists about 8.0 quarts with filter for that engine. Diesel capacity differs—check the Duramax supplement.

What does recall 25V-274 cover on Escalade ESV?

Certain 2021-2024 Escalade ESV vehicles with a 6.2L V8 gas engine (and related Escalade/GM trucks): dealers inspect the engine and, as necessary, repair or replace it; vehicles that pass inspection receive higher-viscosity oil and related updates.

Which Escalade ESV generations does this site track?

K2 (2017-2020) and T1 (2021-on).