The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac Escalade · 2024
2024 Cadillac Escalade. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 15,000 and 20,000 miles. Median 19,000, from 9 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 68% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 18% |
| Electrical | 12% |
| Engine | 11% |
| Fuel system | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
25V274000 Apr 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Ch
24V674000 Sep 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Brake Fluid Low Warning / Lamp
Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk. Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy | 2026 | – |
| Open | Loss of motive power due to engine failure | 2025 | – |
| Closed | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy | 2026 | 2026 |
| Closed | Loss of motive power due to engine failure | 2025 | 2025 |
Manufacturer communications 642
Cadillac filed 642 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 10-spd | RWD | 21 / 27 / 23 | Diesel | $4,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 20 / 26 / 22 | Diesel | $4,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 14 / 18 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S10) | 4WD | 11 / 16 / 13 | Premium | $5,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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