repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-274 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine
5Power train
3Engine and engine cooling
3Service brakes
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Wheels
2Vehicle speed control
1Forward collision avoidance
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Escalade ESV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escalade ESV median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV safety ratings
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyNo recall
In owners' words
What Escalade ESV owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 for review in connection with NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26005 and Recall 25V-274 / GM N252494000. The recall remedy was completed on November 13, 2025 after the vehicle passed the L87 PicoScope test. The dealer performed…
On August 17, 2026, at approximately 96,685 miles, my 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine lost motive power while I was driving on Highway 101 in California. The vehicle stalled, I pulled over, and I was unable to restart it. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The…
I own a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with GM's 6.2L L87 V8 engine. The recall remedy for GM Safety Recall N252494000 (NHTSA Campaign No. 25V-274) was completed on April 17, 2026, at approximately 48,905 miles. Only approximately 2,347 miles later, on June 15, 2026, at approximately 51,252…
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