NHTSA lists 85 complaints for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CADILLAC ESCALADE.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 45 | 52.9% | 0.85 |
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| loss of control | 22 | 25.9% | 0.77 |
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| unclear | 6 | 7.1% | 0.86 |
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| electrical electronic | 4 | 4.7% | 0.90 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 3.5% | 0.81 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 1.2% | 0.62 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 1.2% | 0.57 |
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| restraint or airbag | 1 | 1.2% | 0.99 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 1.2% | 1.00 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 1.2% | 0.98 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 55 | 64.7% | 0.82 |
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| low | 23 | 27.1% | 0.70 |
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| high | 6 | 7.1% | 0.79 |
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| critical | 1 | 1.2% | 0.91 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 85 tagged complaints of 85 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2026-02-13. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels. (excerpt)
Consequence: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-04-24. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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 lead to engine damage and engine failure. (excerpt)
Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Ch (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-12-08. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M (excerpt)
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands prev (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-08-11. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed. (excerpt)
Consequence: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service a (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
4 investigations; 2 open.
EA26005
Opened: 2026-08-20. Closed: Not listed.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.A This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued
Systems: ENGINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
RQ26001
Opened: 2026-01-16. Closed: 2026-08-20.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.A This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued
Systems: ENGINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
EA25007
Opened: 2025-10-23. Closed: Not listed.
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) 2019a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon
Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
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 GMa s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the enginea s bottom end and i
Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: 25V274.
Manufacturer communications
995 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 259 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 224 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 197 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 173 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 108 |
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| ENGINE | 81 |
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| STRUCTURE | 57 |
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| WHEELS | 35 |
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11038139
Date: 2026-10-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
11037555
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
11037460
Date: 2026-09-23. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
11037321
Date: 2026-09-16. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
11037260
Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system.
11037253
Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11036689
Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates ordering process for the night vision camera that are on restriction for all listed vehicles for Technical Assistance review.
11036702
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides a diagnostic tip when fuse F4DR is opening and dealerships are to inspect the wiring at the center console lid.
11036392
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
11035351
Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.