2023 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (104), Power Train (19), Electrical System (16).
Key takeaways
- 135 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 | 104 | 77% |
| Power Train | 19 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 6% |
| 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,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15
Prior to purchasing my 2023 Cadillac Escalade, I was informed the vehicle had been subject to an engine recall. The dealership told me the corrective action was changing the oil from 0W-20 to 0W-40, replacing the filter, and updating the oil cap. I was assured this resolved the issue and that I should not experience fu...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-15
The contact and her husband own a 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while her husband was inside the vehicle with their four children and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed to work as intended, causing the vehicle to crash into the vehicle ahead. The contact stated that there wa...
Engine - filed 2026-09-01
Oil pressure sesnsor warning. The dealership is saying I need a new motor.
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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.