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2023 Cadillac Escalade recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 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: 142
Latest campaign: Apr 24, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	Apr 24, 2025	25V274000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Sep 12, 2024	24V674000
Suspension	1	Sep 20, 2023	23V642000
Exterior lighting	1	Dec 8, 2022	22V903000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

2Fixable over the air

Apr 24, 2025Latest campaign


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
Sep 12, 202424V674000	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. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V674000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." 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. 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. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990. Campaign NHTSA 24V674000 · Sep 12, 2024
Sep 20, 202323V642000	Suspension: rear A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V642000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break. Risk 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910. Campaign NHTSA 23V642000 · Sep 20, 2023
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

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).

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Owner complaints by component142

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142Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	109	77	1	1
Power train	21	15	0	0
Electrical system	16	11	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	14	10	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	12	8	0	0
Unknown or other	10	7	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	4	1	1
Service brakes	5	4	1	0
Wheels	3	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	2	0	0
Back over prevention	3	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	1	0	0
Hydraulic	1	1	1	0
Steering	1	1	0	0
Suspension	1	1	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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

Engine
“Vehicle passed the L87 V8 recall inspection, but subsequently suffered sudden engine failure/knocking.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771482
Engine
“Around May 2025; we noticed a ticking/knocking noise coming from our engine. We popped the hood, confirmed the noise was coming from somewhere in the engine.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769372
Power train
“The engine stalled in the middle of an intersection ([XXX]). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768600

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2023 Cadillac Escalade recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The most recent, 25V274000 (reported April 24, 2025), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 109 complaints out of 142 filed with NHTSA (77%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

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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