2022 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (64), Power Train (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).
Key takeaways
- 82 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 64 | 78% |
| Power Train | 13 | 16% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% |
| Steering | 2 | 2% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-09
My issue is with the telematics module that no longer functions as it should. My GPS, Super-Cruise, OnStar, WiFi, MyCadillac App, and all other so called safety features touted by OnStar are non-functional. If this isn’t a legitimate concern, I apologize. Otherwise, please help with this widespread known issue.
Engine - filed 2026-09-09
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The con...
Suspension,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-31
Currently receiving it's 4th engine (it has shut down on me while driving down the road, twice) onStar module has been replaced, radiator has been replaced (i think twice), sway bar has been replaced, front suspension problems multiple times (i don't remember all of them), coolant leak, for some reason eats up front ti...
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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.