Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Cadillac Escalade, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2002 Cadillac Escalade - 79 complaints in its first 8 years (115 to date)
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade - 73 complaints in its first 8 years (230 to date)
- 2015 Cadillac Escalade - 69 complaints in its first 8 years (98 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2009 Cadillac Escalade - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (58 to date)
- 1999 Cadillac Escalade - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (39 to date)
- 2004 Cadillac Escalade - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (69 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade | 36 | 36 | 3 |
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 Cadillac Escalade | 50 | 50 | 2 |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade | 141 | 141 | 4 |
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade | 85 | 85 | 4 |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 73 | 73 | 9 |
| 2020 Cadillac Escalade | 14 | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 Cadillac Escalade | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 Cadillac Escalade | 21 | 21 | 1 |
| 2017 Cadillac Escalade | 51 | 44 | 2 |
| 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 89 | 65 | 4 |
| 2015 Cadillac Escalade | 98 | 69 | 9 |
| 2014 Cadillac Escalade | 20 | 17 | 2 |
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade | 19 | 12 | 4 |
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 20 | 18 | 3 |
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 49 | 36 | 6 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 38 | 23 | 3 |
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 58 | 26 | 5 |
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 136 | 38 | 4 |
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 230 | 73 | 4 |
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 19 | 8 | 2 |
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 43 | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 69 | 36 | 2 |
| 2003 Cadillac Escalade | 81 | 45 | 4 |
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 115 | 79 | 1 |
| 2001 Cadillac Escalade | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Cadillac Escalade | 71 | 61 | 1 |
| 1999 Cadillac Escalade | 39 | 32 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. |
| 26V304000 | 2025-2026 | Wheels | General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. |
| 26V289000DO NOT DRIVE | 2015-2026 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL... |
| 26V114000 | 2026 | Equipment | General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5,... |
| 26V085000 | 2022 | Power Train | 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... |
| 25V619000 | 2021 | Fuel System, Diesel | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel... |
| 25V274000 | 2021-2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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... |
| 24V797000 | 2021 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe,... |
| 24V674000 | 2023-2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 23V642000 | 2023 | Suspension | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 22V903000 | 2022-2023 | Exterior Lighting | 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,... |
| 22V827000 | 2021 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. |
| 22V617000 | 2021-2022 | Seat Belts | 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. |
| 22V036000 | 2021 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. |
| 21V739000 | 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 21V421000 | 2021 | Electrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 21V190000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. |
| 21V115000 | 2020 | Tires | 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... |
| 21V054000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon,... |
| 21V053000 | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe,... |
| 21V052000 | 2007-2009 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban,... |
| 21V051000 | 2012 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC... |
| 21V050000 | 2007-2011 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,... |
| 20V603000 | 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8... |
| 19V837000 | 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 19V645000 | 2015-2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. |
| 18V586000 | 2015 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. |
| 17V437000 | 2015-2016 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet... |
| 16V651000 | 2015-2017 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL,... |
| 16V256000DO NOT DRIVE | 2016 | Suspension | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe,... |