2023 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (111), Power Train (21), Electrical System (16).
Key takeaways
- 145 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 | 111 | 77% |
| Power Train | 21 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% |
| 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%.
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| 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 2026-11-02
After the recall and switching to the new oil viscosity, the 6.2 ltr engine still quit working! Dealership said bearings seized up and metal shavings were found in the oil.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-30
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The contact stated that while driving at higher speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive pow...
Engine - filed 2026-10-19
I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure on my 2023 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine (currently at 106,000 miles). The engine suffered sudden engine failure while driving / stalling, creating an immediate traffic hazard. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Cadillac dealership in Louisiana, where it ...
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More for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade
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.