2025 Cadillac Escalade: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall May 2026
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Engine failure.confirmed by dealer after it was towed to the dealer. The only warning light in the dash was: reduced acceleration drive with care. There was a momentary left front wheel lockup at highway speed followed by engine noise and a bad smell.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“The engine suffered catastrophic failure, piston number six 6and connecting rod broke in pieces and made a hole on the block. This is a L 87 engine 6.2 L.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2026
“I purchased a 2025 cadillac escalade in april 2025 and igot 9300 miles and the lifter noise is like type writer that speeds up with acceleration and the taping is loud I can not drive it anymore because I dont want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2026
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“Was on the interstate driving 75 mph, with my daughter, her friend, my wife. And the car cut off, and dealership said engine locked. 45 minutes prior i was on a snowy mountain road, and this vehicle has 939 miles on it, one month old. Now i am reading about the investigation, and feel this is negligence on gmc. This could have been a disaster and life changing for me. I dont care if its a 75k vehicle or 135k like mine, this is dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the vehicle is currently at the dealership! Told my wife to start recording in case something happened.”Owner report · Power Train,Engine · Jan 2025
Recalls - 1 campaign
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025'"2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
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Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning wheels:hub. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.