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2023 Cadillac Escalade reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade holds 136 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 33 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Escalade years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Lamp, and Rear.

2012 Cadillac Escalade
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Complaints

136

Per year

33

Recalls

4

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (104 of 136), then Powertrain (19) and Electrical system (16). The most filings arrived in 2025 (81 of 136). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Escalade has 82 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2024 has 48 complaints, 16 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Cadillac Escalade. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

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.
Recall suspension, rear 2023-09-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V642000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Remedy Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2022-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V903000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Complaints by component (136 total)

Engine
104
Powertrain
19
Electrical system
16
Fuel and propulsion system
14
Engine and engine cooling
12
Forward collision avoidance
6
Service brakes
4
Back-over prevention
3
Speed control
3
Wheels
3
Exterior lighting
2
Air bags
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

2202210202352024812025382026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Repeated Check engine light due to emissions systems Problem cannot be fixed even after several repairs with GM TAC case help"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-23
  • "The contact and her husband own a 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while her husband was inside the vehicle with their four children and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed to…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Prior to purchasing my 2023 Cadillac Escalade, I was informed the vehicle had been subject to an engine recall. The dealership told me the corrective action was changing the oil from 0W-20 to 0W-40, replacing the…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Oil pressure sesnsor warning. The dealership is saying I need a new motor."
    Engine · filed 2026-09-01
  • "I am reporting ongoing safety concerns with my 2023 Cadillac Escalade involving unexpected acceleration and loss of propulsion while driving. On XXX, while traveling to [XXX] in slow-moving traffic with Super Cruise…"
    Unknown or other, Engine, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD 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.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Escalade two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $4100
Escalade two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Escalade four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $5000
Escalade four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
Escalade V four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Four-wheel drive 11 16 13 MPG $6150

Specs and fitment

T1 generation, 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (capacity varies by engine; confirm for your powertrain)
Tire size 275/50R22 or 275/60R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V617000 covers certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade vehicles equipped with third-row seats (with Escalade ESV, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, and Yukon XL; 484,155 units across the campaign) where a third-row seat-belt buckle rivet may be improperly formed. Dealers inspect and replace buckle assemblies as necessary. Recall 25V274000 covers certain 2021-2024 Escalade vehicles with a 6.2L V8 among other GM trucks and SUVs; dealers inspect the engine and repair or replace it as necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade holds 136 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 33 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Escalade years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Lamp, and Rear.

What are common problems with a 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (104 of 136), then Powertrain (19) and Electrical system (16). The most filings arrived in 2025 (81 of 136). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Escalade has 82 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2024 has 48 complaints, 16 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Cadillac Escalade been recalled?

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade has 4 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 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

Owners have filed 136 complaints about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Cadillac Escalade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

T1 generation (2021-on).

What oil does a Cadillac Escalade take?

US notes for the 6.2L V8 list 0W-20 full synthetic on both K2 and T1 generations here.

What tire sizes does a Cadillac Escalade use?

K2 Platinum pages often list 285/45R22; T1 trims commonly use 275/50R22 or 275/60R20.