2024 Cadillac Escalade Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 52 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 brakes of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade, 6% of the 52 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The primary issue was with the vehicle’s software system, which was incompletely updated on 9/13/24. This has caused the safety features to malfunction. Additionally, the parking emergency brake engaged suddenly while I was driving. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request, as I have already reported the issue and requested immediate attention from the dealership. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? …”
NHTSA complaint #11615305, filed 2024-09“The brake system failed within 3 months of purchase of Cadillac Escalade. The mileage was 4,209 miles, when the incident occurred The vehicle was towed to Massey Cadillac, Authorised Service Partner (ASP) and diagnosed that 'DIAG BRAKE LIGHT C058A BREAK MASTER CYLINDER HAS INTERNAL FAULT'. They replaced the faulty part and the brake is working good now I was saved from a major accident, there was a chance to ran over some one as I realised the failure of brake, while the vehicle was in motion. I believe, this a potential claim for a compensation from manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11689832, filed 2025-09“Clicking that the dealer stated was normal. It was not loud knocking saying that is how the high flow fuel pump worked. Safety braking did not work at all. And there was a water intrusion in the trunk.”
NHTSA complaint #11693478, filed 2025-10Related recalls
- 24V674000Sep 12, 2024General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2023–2024, Escalade ESV 2023–2024, Chevrolet Tahoe 2023–2024 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11015642Mar 11, 2025This Preliminary information communicates an issue with ABS SES MIL / Service Brake System / Service StabiliTrak / BSCM DTC P0606 P0562 and dealers to perform additional battery…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 21% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 19 | 28% |
| 2003 | 20 | 25% |
| 2002 | 47 | 41% |
| 2000 | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 | 8 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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