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SteeringPart report

2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 92 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Since May 24, 2026, my 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV has repeatedly experienced reduced engine power, check-engine warnings, multiple dashboard alerts and loss of propulsion. During one incident, the motor stopped responding, the vehicle lost power and came to a complete stop in the middle of a public roadway. This exposed me and surrounding motorists to a serious collision risk. Whether the shutdown resulted from an internal engine failure or an electrical/control-system malfunction remains UNKNOWN. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773767, filed 2026-10

“My vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure requiring full engine replacement after a recall remedy (oil change with thicker oil) was performed and the vehicle passed the pico test. Engine symptoms became more pronounced after the oil change. In addition, the vehicle has experienced repeated steering system abnormalities requiring multiple repairs, including replacement of airbag-related components and the entire steering column, with abnormal steering noise persisting afterward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11711991, filed 2026-01

“The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start, and the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal cranking sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be inspected because the recall remedy was not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11668838, filed 2025-06

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202619%
202333%
202212%
202111%
202015%
201817%
201713%
200725%
200429%
200318%

Other parts of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Engine
65 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology