2022 Cadillac Escalade Problems

73 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict CAUTION 61/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine56
Power Train12
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other4

In the owners’ words

“While driving on a family road trip, our vehicle check engine light came in and put the vehicle in limp mode. This happened a couple of times but luckily we were close enough to our home we were able to make it home safely. The code received was indicative of a Coolant Control Valve Failure. In discussions with the dealer, there is currently a special coverage out for this component failing but that our VIN was not c”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Cadillac Escalade owner
“My 2022 Cadillac Escalade received the remedy for Recall 25V-274 (L87 6.2L V8 loss of propulsion) on July 22nd at the dealer. The vehicle passed inspection and was given the higher-viscosity 0W-40 oil change remedy rather than an engine replacement. Since that service, the engine has begun stalling. It stalls when the vehicle is stopped. This symptom was not present before the recall service was performed. I conside”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Cadillac Escalade owner
“I have a 2022 Escalade with 98,000 miles at 70,000 miles I complained about engine and transmission issues On June 14 I lost my transmission I brought it to the dealer and they diagnosed it as a valve body failure Valve number 6 stuck and binding Unfortunately I inquired about the special coverage and my vin is not in the special Recall This problem extends beyond what gm is saying”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Cadillac Escalade owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
11/08/2022Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners SAFETYGeneral 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
08/12/2022Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareGeneral 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,
24/04/2025Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalGeneral 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.
13/02/2026Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:SoftwareGeneral 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 (Electr

Questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

On the federal record it scores 61/100: 73 owner complaints (18.25 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 56 of 93 categorised reports.

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The 2022 Cadillac Escalade scored 61/100 on the federal record.

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