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2024 Cadillac Escalade recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
52
Latest campaign
Apr 24, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Apr 24, 2025
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 12, 2024

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable 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
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 component52

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
52Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine3669000
Power train917000
Electrical system815001
Engine and engine cooling510000
Fuel/propulsion system510000
Forward collision avoidance510001
Unknown or other48000
Service brakes36001
Vehicle speed control12000
Exterior lighting12000

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

    “I was driving the vehicle into a XXX parking lot in [XXX] on Thursday XXX at around 7:00pm, and as I slowed to park, the vehicle completely died and the dash screens went dark. The vehicle would not restart.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770857
  • Power train

    “On Nov 16-17, 2025 we had GM recall work done - it was an manufacturers defect in connecting rod & crankshaft that can cause bearing failure or sudden loss of propulsion.”

    Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770353
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and the engine shut off. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure.”

    Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769037

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2024 Cadillac Escalade recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Cadillac Escalade have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 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 2024 Cadillac Escalade?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (69%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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