Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 41 recalls and 533 owner complaints for the Cadillac Escalade ESV (model years 2003–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (266 complaints), followed by power train (94 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 91 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 57 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 74 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 38 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 39 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2023 (91), 2021 (74) and 2022 (57). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac Escalade ESV model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 266 | 18 of 24 | |
| Power train | 94 | 16 of 24 | |
| Electrical system | 83 | 21 of 24 | |
| Air bags | 51 | 11 of 24 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 12 of 24 |
Latest 8 of 41 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015 | 5,014 |
| 26V304000 | May 14, 2026 | Wheels: hub | 2025–2026 | 2,457 |
| 26V289000 | May 7, 2026 | Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 2015, 2026 | 66 |
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2026 | 5,861 |
| 26V085000 | Feb 13, 2026 | Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body | 2022 | 43,743 |
| 25V274000 | Apr 24, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical | 2021–2024 | 597,571 |
| 24V797000 | Oct 24, 2024 | Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body | 2021 | 463,295 |
| 24V674000 | Sep 12, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module, software | 2023–2024 | 449,671 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 25 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 32 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.