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2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 57
Latest campaign: Feb 13, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	Feb 13, 2026	26V085000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Apr 24, 2025	25V274000
Exterior lighting	1	Dec 8, 2022	22V903000
Seat belts	1	Aug 11, 2022	22V617000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Feb 13, 2026Latest campaign


Feb 13, 202626V085000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V085000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels. Risk Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V085000 · Feb 13, 2026
Apr 24, 202525V274000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V274000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. Risk 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 the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000. Campaign NHTSA 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Dec 8, 202222V903000	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. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V903000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk 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 contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827. Campaign NHTSA 22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022
Aug 11, 202222V617000	Seat belts: critical fasteners A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V617000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed. Risk A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380. Campaign NHTSA 22V617000 · Aug 11, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component57

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

57Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	44	77	0	0
Power train	13	23	0	0
Electrical system	8	14	1	2
Fuel/propulsion system	8	14	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	3	5	0	0
Unknown or other	3	5	1	2
Forward collision avoidance	3	5	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	5	0	0
Lane departure	1	2	0	0
Steering	1	2	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“Normal Routine Engine Maintenance - Suddenly the vehicle died with engine alerts of engine failure, transmission failure, low oil pressure, low 12V battery detected.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770386
Engine
“On XXX, at approximately 6:30 AM, I was driving my Cadillac Escalade ESV when the vehicle suddenly and completely lost engine power while I was traveling on the roadway.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764354
Engine
“My wife's 2022 Cadillac Escalade was recalled for possible engine failure. The vehicle passed the recommended engine inspection procedure; new weight oil was installed, and I was assured that the Cadillac was safe to…”
Filed 09/13/2026 · ODI 11763876

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2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The most recent, 26V085000 (reported February 13, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 44 complaints out of 57 filed with NHTSA (77%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.

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