The 2020 Cadillac Escalade Esv has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 34,340 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
TIRES21V1150002021-02-2533,838 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the…
Consequence
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Consequence
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
14
AIR BAGS
4
3crashes3injuries
WHEELS
4
3crashes3injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
2crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints33
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This vehicle is equipped with the 6.2 v8 engine we have experienced catastrophic engine failure twice. The vehicle is relatively low mileage.”
“Purchased a 2020 cadillac escalade suburban about three months ago from gmc dealership at 8155 interstate 35, san antonio, texas 78224. This vehicle had about 50,000 miles when we bought it. We were not driving the escalade everyday, we use it occasionally and about a month after we purchased it…”
“Purchased a 2020 cadillac escalade suburban about three months ago from gmc dealership at 8155 interstate 35, san antonio, texas 78224. This vehicle had about 50,000 miles when we bought it. We were not driving the escalade everyday, we use it occasionally and about a month after we purchased it…”
“Purchased a 2020 cadillac escalade suburban about three months ago from gmc dealership at 8155 interstate 35, san antonio, texas 78224. This vehicle had about 50,000 miles when we bought it. We were not driving the escalade everyday, we use it occasionally and about a month after we purchased it…”
“While driving on a highway, my wife abruptly experienced warning lights, loud rattling from engine and loss of power. Check engine light indicated cylinder misfire. Troubleshooting revealed a bent push rod and later discover broken lifter. While researching the issue it was found to be a very…”
“The contact owns a 2020 cadillac escalade esv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact allowed the vehicle to coast to the shoulder of the roadway and shifted into park(p). The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to…”
“The colling system is not working properly and damage the engine”
“My engine is experiencing rough idle. This vehicle has the l87 engine that has been recalled on other year models. Rough idle is one of the symptoms described before complete failure of the l87 engines.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Cadillac Escalade Esv as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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