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2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV 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
90
Latest campaign
Apr 24, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Apr 24, 2025
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 12, 2024
Suspension1Sep 20, 2023
Exterior lighting1Dec 8, 2022

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).

Owner complaints by component90

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
90Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine6471300
Power train2022100
Fuel/propulsion system1112000
Electrical system1011100
Engine and engine cooling78000
Unknown or other67000
Service brakes44000
Suspension44000
Forward collision avoidance44000
Vehicle speed control22000
Visibility/wiper22000
Exterior lighting22000
Steering22000
Wheels11000
Air bags11000

1 more component 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

  • Electrical system

    “On September 24, 2024, my 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV stalled while I was driving in traffic and would not restart. I was unable to proceed normally at a green light, creating a risk of a rear-end or other collision.”

    Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769134
  • Engine

    “I am filing this safety complaint regarding a critical, unresolved mechanical defect in my 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV (approx. 80,000 miles).”

    Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768336
  • Engine

    “My 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV, equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine, developed an abnormal engine knocking/clicking noise despite previously receiving the remedy for GM engine safety recall N252494000, NHTSA campaign…”

    Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766638

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2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. 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 ESV?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 64 complaints out of 90 filed with NHTSA (71%). 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 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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