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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2023 Cadillac Escalade Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 143 total for the year
Median mileage
18,200miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade, 1% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,200 miles.

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.

“When reversing this huge SUV, there is no visibility. Currently, I have to keep pressing my brakes to get the red light to see little however it is not enough. I have taken it to the 2 different Cadillac Escalade dealership and they keep giving it back to me that it is working properly. This has been a problem since I bought this car, unfortunately when we went to test drive it was in a very bright parking lot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11558884, filed 2023-12

“The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH on the highway, there was an abnormal popping sound heard. There were no other vehicles nearby. The contact pulled over and checked the vehicle, and the contact became aware that the sunroof had cracked. There was a hole the size of his hand. There were no reported injuries. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557285, filed 2023-11, 18,200 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202321%
202123%
201914%
201815%
201712%
201622%
201511%
201415%
201315%
200923%
200811%
200763%
200512%
200334%
200254%
200023%

Other parts of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade

Engine
110 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade

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.

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