2024 Cadillac Escalade reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade has 48 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 16 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Escalade years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts and Lamp.

2012 Cadillac Escalade — Photo by Baron Maddock, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (34 of 48), then Powertrain (8) and Electrical system (7). The most filings arrived in 2025 (26 of 48). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Escalade has 136 complaints, 33 per year, and the 2025 has 20 complaints, 10 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. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

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 (48 total)

Engine

Powertrain

Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Exterior lighting

Speed control

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Engine has a subtle but noticeable squeaking and chirp sound from the engine when cold and it is noticeable when decelerating, you can hear it then as well. The engine also runs fairly rough for a Cadillac and when…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-23
"The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the rear wheels…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-16
"On 8/25/2026, my 2024 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L V8 suffered a sudden loss of propulsion at approximately 49,754 miles. While my husband was driving and preparing to enter the highway, the vehicle went into Neutral…"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-06
"My 2024 Cadillac Escalade had the 6.2 v8 engine recall done in 6/25. I’ve put less than 8k miles on it since and just rolled 32400 miles total. While driving with my family in the car on 8/30 on the highway, it lost all…"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-31
"The engine in our escalade is starting to fail. Our cadillac dealer did their voluntary recall on our escalade at around 15,000 miles. This included a "Pico" listening forgot knock, and once it passed that test they…"
Engine · filed 2026-08-24

NHTSA crash ratings

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

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Escalade two-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	19	16 MPG	$5000
Escalade two-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	21	27	23 MPG	$4100
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 all-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 2024 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

What are common problems with a 2024 Cadillac Escalade?

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

The 2023 Escalade has 136 complaints, 33 per year, and the 2025 has 20 complaints, 10 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Cadillac Escalade been recalled?

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade 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?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2024 Cadillac Escalade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Cadillac Escalade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 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.