Table 1 shows two common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
I am reporting serious and repeated safety defects involving loss of vehicle control in my 2025 Cadillac Escalade sport platinum. The vehicle has experienced multiple incidents of uncommanded braking (“phantom braking”) while driving at approximately 45 mph with no driver input and no obstacles present. The vehicle has also slammed on the brakes while reversing into a parking space, then became locked and would not move until shifted into park and reset, leaving me stuck in the roadway. In another incident, while stopped at a traffic light with the vehicle in drive, the vehicle shifted itself into park without any driver input. Additionally, the vehicle has produced uncommanded system activity while powered off overnight, followed by a “service 4 wheel drive” warning. These incidents represent loss of vehicle control and create a serious risk of collision, injury, or death. The issues have occurred multiple times, are intermittent, and have not been repaired despite dealer inspection. The vehicle is unsafe to operate.
The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance sensor failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while driving behind another vehicle, the forward collision avoidance system failed to alert the contact of the vehicle ahead or enable the braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was provided with dtc: u023e. In addition, the contact was informed that further inspection was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,400.