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2023 Cadillac Escalade Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 142 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Cadillac Escalade

The 2023 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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69/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2023 Cadillac Escalade

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
142
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: Software
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may…
NHTSA #22V903000
🔧 Suspension: Rear
A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac…
NHTSA #23V642000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
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.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024….
NHTSA #24V674000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace…
NHTSA #25V274000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Cadillac Escalade

Based on 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
78
Power Train
19
Electrical System
13
Engine And Engine Cooling
12
Unknown Or Other
7
Service Brakes
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Back Over Prevention
2
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Cadillac Escalade — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 89 complaints 2018 21 complaints 2019 25 complaints 2020 14 complaints 2021 95 complaints 2022 85 complaints 2023 142 complaints 2024 52 complaints 2025 20 complaints 2026 53 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — 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 recall campaigns and 142 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
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, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2023.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.