Every 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 26V085000
Feb 13, 2026Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V085000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 25V274000
Apr 24, 2025Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V274000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V617000
Nov 8, 2022Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V617000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V903000
Aug 12, 2022Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V903000 →
2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Cadillac has issued at least 991 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine43
- Power Train12
- Fuel/Propulsion System8
- Electrical System7
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Engine and Engine Cooling3
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (269)
- Unknown Or Other (208)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (190)
- Equipment (177)
- Power Train (109)
- Engine (72)
Read Cadillac Escalade ESV owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 4 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“4-12-2023 My 8-year-old daughter and I were driving a 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE esv and were hit by an out-of-control Ford F150 at a speed of 60 miles. The airbag on the car was almost completely driven, and the insurance company told us the total loss. Fortunately, we were all only affected by it.”
2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESVMay 5, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11520700
“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.”
2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESVSep 15, 2026 · NM
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764354
“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 drive.”
2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESVSep 13, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763876
“The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly loss power and was unable to exceed 30 MPH. The engine was knocking prior to the vehicle losing power. The failure was a recurring failure.”
2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESVSep 2, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761645
“Engine knocking on cold start up. Second time hearing this. Loud "rattling" noise emanating from exhaust tips on rear of vehicle. I experienced this once before and notified my dealer. Additionally, at that time, I had a loss of power while towing a very, very, light empty trailer.”
2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESVAug 25, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759502
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