2023 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (109), Power Train (21), Electrical System (16).
Key takeaways
- 142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 109 | 77% |
| Power Train | 21 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-15
Vehicle passed the L87 V8 recall inspection, but subsequently suffered sudden engine failure/knocking.
Engine - filed 2026-10-06
Around May 2025; we noticed a ticking/knocking noise coming from our engine. We popped the hood, confirmed the noise was coming from somewhere in the engine. Shut the vehicle off, noticed that the drive belt was significantly damaged/frayed. Brought it to the dealership - they we were informed that our engine had faile...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-02
The engine stalled in the middle of an intersection ([XXX]). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.