Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 499 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (402 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report an ongoing safety issue regarding my 2022 Cadillac Escalade related to an engine recall. On September 19, 2025, I took my vehicle to the dealership for inspection, but they chose to pass the recall inspection despite the fact that the engine continues to Read details...
Our 2016 Escalade with 20,000 miles had the tail pipe corrode and fall of the vehicle. The rear bumper was subject to excessive exhaust heat which subsequently melted the bumper and back-up sensors. If the issue wasn�t noticed, a major thermal event could have occurred and the truck could Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and the contact heard a chugging sound coming from the engine. The dealer was contacted. Read details...
Stalling some times in stop sign or red light no codes stabilytrak on and off Read details...
This is an exhaust fume related complaint that is also related to an electrical component failure of the rear hatch locking mechanism. When the rear hatch locking mechanism is not fully engaged the liftgate is not completely closed allowing gas fumes to enter the vehicle and it has a really bad Read details...