RecallRepo

2023 Cadillac Escalade Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,787,539 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 20, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25V274000 2025-04-24 597,571 affected
Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can…

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24V674000 2024-09-12 449,671 affected
Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As…

Consequence

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac…

SUSPENSION 23V642000 2023-09-20 189 affected
Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.

Consequence

A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22V903000 2022-12-08 740,108 affected
Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights…

Consequence

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at…

Complaints by component

ENGINE
91
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
SERVICE BRAKES
4
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
3
1crashes1injuries
WHEELS
3
Total complaints179

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2023 cadillac escalade sport platinum with 6.2l l87 v8 suffered catastrophic engine failure on 6/20/2026 at approximately 38,658 miles. Vehicle had gm recall n252494000 performed at coulter cadillac in phoenix, az on 12/3/2025. Engine reportedly passed gm recall inspection and received oil-related…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-20

“2023 cadillac escalade sport platinum with 6.2l l87 v8 suffered catastrophic engine failure on 6/20/2026 at approximately 38,658 miles. Vehicle had gm recall n252494000 performed at coulter cadillac in phoenix, az on 12/3/2025. Engine reportedly passed gm recall inspection and received oil-related…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-20

“We were driving on an interstate in indiana and the car jerked and then automatically went into neutral. We couldn’t accelerate or put the car back into drive. We had to get over 2 lanes and onto the shoulder. We were able to put the car in park once on the shoulder but the car would not turn on…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-11

“We were driving on an interstate in indiana and the car jerked and then automatically went into neutral. We couldn’t accelerate or put the car back into drive. We had to get over 2 lanes and onto the shoulder. We were able to put the car in park once on the shoulder but the car would not turn on…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-11

“We were driving on an interstate in indiana and the car jerked and then automatically went into neutral. We couldn’t accelerate or put the car back into drive. We had to get over 2 lanes and onto the shoulder. We were able to put the car in park once on the shoulder but the car would not turn on…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-06-11

“My vehicle was inspected as part of the 6.2 engine recall and passed. 3 months later the engine stopped. Had to get towed and get a new engine”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-10

“As a loyal gm customer who has purchased three cadillac escalades and had them exclusively serviced at cadillac dealerships, , I am writing regarding my 2023 escalade, equipped with the 6.2l v8 (l87) engine, affected by the recall (n252494000) impacting approximately 597,630 vehicles . I recently…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-19

“I was driving at highway speeds when my vehicle suddenly lost power and began rapidly decelerating. The vehicle eventually stalled in the middle of the roadway, creating a serious safety hazard for me and other drivers and significantly increasing the risk of a crash. This vehicle had previously…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-14

Defect investigations

Investigation EA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation EA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation PE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…

Investigation PE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…

Investigation RQ26001 Opened 2026-01-16 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with a L87 6.2L V8 gas…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.