repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2024 Cadillac EscaladeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2024 Cadillac Escalade, 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 October 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Cadillac Escalade has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Engine
9Power train
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Engine and engine cooling
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
1Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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 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 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 median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Cadillac Escalade safety ratings
2024 Cadillac Escalade 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, 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 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was driving the vehicle into a XXX parking lot in [XXX] on Thursday XXX at around 7:00pm, and as I slowed to park, the vehicle completely died and the dash screens went dark. The vehicle would not restart. I was able to rule out quick fixes such as a battery or fuse issue and then had the vehicle…
I was traveling in the middle lane at the normal rate of speed approximately 70 mph. All of a sudden I see a message to press start engine button again. I pressed the button and nothing happened. We started loosing speed and I notice that the car had downshifted into neutral. We were unable to…
Engine has a subtle but noticeable squeaking and chirp sound from the engine when cold and it is noticeable when decelerating, you can hear it then as well. The engine also runs fairly rough for a Cadillac and when decelerating to a stop, the engine RPM will drop significantly run rough and then it…
Own a 2024 Escalade?
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