2020 Cadillac Escalade Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Cadillac Escalade, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle stops unexpectedly in parking lots (5-10mph) and on freeways (70-76mph). Speed ranges from 5 - 75 mph. Unexpected braking occurs for no reason. There are typically no obstructions or vehicles in front of the vehicle. It is most concerning when the vehicle automatically applies braking traveling at 70-76mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11565837, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11023051May 8, 2025This service bulletin provides information for the technicians to use a Customer Concern Verification sheet to facilitate the questions needing to be answered by the customer…
- 11011406Oct 1, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 14% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Cadillac Escalade
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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