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2023 Cadillac Escalade Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 117 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Cadillac Escalade

The 2023 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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71/100

Good Choice — 2023 Cadillac Escalade

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
117
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Cadillac Escalade (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Cadillac dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V903000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V642000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V674000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V274000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Cadillac Escalade

Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
64
Power Train
12
Electrical System
12
Engine And Engine Cooling
12
Unknown Or Other
5
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Service Brakes
2
Back Over Prevention
2
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Cadillac Escalade — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 85 complaints 2018 20 complaints 2019 23 complaints 2020 13 complaints 2021 71 complaints 2022 67 complaints 2023 117 complaints 2024 39 complaints 2025 14 complaints 2026 9 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2020, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Cadillac Escalade

Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade has 4 recalls and 117 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade have?
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Cadillac Escalade?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade are: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade safe to buy?
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Cadillac Escalade should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Cadillac Escalade are: 2018, 2020, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.