Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Cadillac Escalade has 2 recalls, 12 complaints.
2
Recalls
12
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V115000
TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Y...
19V837000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine has been making a knocking sound and shaking and vibrating very loud loudly. The engine ligh... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Noticed smoke in rear view mirror while driving at 65 mph. Towed to repair facility. Engine has a ... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | THE CALAPSABLE LIFTERS HAVE FAILED AND I NEED TO HAVE THEM REPLACED AS WELL AS THE CAM SHAFT. WHY IS... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while starting and driving at an ... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine Failure According to Chevrolet dealership my engine needed to be replace due to tapping comi... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Scary, driving with my 3 kids. Engine lights and hazard lights saying pull over. Loud sound coming f... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine has 64k miles and at stop lights and while parked drops idle to below 500 makes a random knoc... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, there was an abn... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Vehicle stops unexpectedly in parking lots (5-10mph) and on freeways (70-76mph). Speed ranges from 5... |
| Feb 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This is the component that failed Parts Passenger Side Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Blo... |
| Dec 27, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Cadillac Escalade was struck in a rear end collision in Georgia. Driver of trailing car stated that ... |
| Apr 13, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | CAR STARTS BUT WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, IT MAY OR MAY NOT GO WOR... |