Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 29 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
29
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| 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 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 8, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving approximately 50 mph on a busy road, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral and... |
| 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 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... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was on the highway while cruising with a speed of 65 to 70 mph all of a sudden vehicle started to ... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign N... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | my 2023 Cadillac Escalade vehicle broke down while I was driving on the highway this past Wednesday... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | ENGINE | [XXX] driving down [XXX] in Delaware at 68mph, with no prior warning my Cadillac Escalade had a tota... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, ... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | When driving at 60 miles an hour in the interstate the engine stopped and the shift moved to N. The ... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | ENGINE | On Monday, [XXX], at [XXX] my husband and I were traveling down [XXX], in Selma, California, north b... |
| Jan 25, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2023 Escalade started making a 'knocking" noise on Saturday 1/25/25. I called the dealership on M... |