2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems
Compared with other Cadillac Escalade ESV years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Engine (8 complaints, median 5,200 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,800miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and electrical system (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,800 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 432 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 27 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine8 57%
- Electrical system3 21%
- Other or unknown2 14%
- Exterior lighting1 7.1%
- Lane departure1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Engine: “My engine had a malfunction. My safety was put at risk due to not knowing if the vehicle would stop before I was able to safely get it to be checked. The dealer has been confirmed by the dealer as engine failure due to bearing failure. This was determined by metal pieces in the oil pan. There were no warning signs, including no warning lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11772545, filed 2026-10Transmission and drivetrain: “Car was driving fine, randomly at 10k miles, the car started turning off. Thank god I had reached my house before it died out on me. I called the Cadillac dealer and brought it in. Apparently a plug was fusing, which caused a shortage to the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11758844, filed 2026-08Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly and turn on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 5,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11653610, filed 2025-04, 5,200 milesOther or unknown: “While driving at approximately 40 MPH there was a loud pop and the panorama sunroof shattered. There were other cars traveling at the same speed or less, but nothing struck the vehicle to cause the glass to shatter. The glass did not immediately give way, but had it, there were passengers that would have been impacted. The roof was inspected by the dealership but is no longer available for inspection as the dealership could not provide a loaner or rental vehicle. There was no warning. The temperature was mild. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727950, filed 2026-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,200 and 20,400 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade ESV · SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 21.9% risk |
| Escalade ESV · SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 21.2% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: 4 stars overall; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V304000May 14, 2026Wheels › HubCovers: Cadillac Escalade ESV 2025–2026, Escalade 2025–2026, GMC Yukon 2025–2026 +3 more
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…
Recall details for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 432 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038744Oct 24, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038139Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037551Sep 21, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000. Engineering is working on the issue and in the meantime dealerships are to reset/clear the DTC…
- 11037459Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. The Rear Camera Mirror display may appear angled downward. Investigation found that an aftermarket or dealer-installed rear license plate frame can contact the license plate lamp applique, pushing…
- 11037446Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
Other model years of the Cadillac Escalade ESV
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 14 | 12,800 | 1 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 22 | 19,000 | 2 | 4 | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 92 | 40,000 | 4 | 4 | — | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 58 | 42,765 | 4 | 4 | — | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 74 | 69,608 | 10 | 4 | — | 87 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 22 | 65,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 34 | 108,350 | 1 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 15 | 167,054 | 1 | 4 | — | — | Rising |
| 2017 | 38 | 31,278 | 1 | 4 | — | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2016 | 15 | 37,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2015 | 8 | 40,000 | 6 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 13 | 100,000 | 5 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 6 | 69,600 | 5 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 17 | 52,500 | 4 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 2007 | 39 | 74,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 5 | 36,500 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 14 | 95,987 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 22 | 72,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Falling |
| 2003 | 12 | 93,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
All Cadillac Escalade ESV model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,800 miles and the middle half falls between 5,200 and 20,400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.