How many 2023 Escalade ESV owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?

NHTSA lists 20 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2023 Escalade ESV, which is 23% of the 88 total complaints filed for the model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The data provided does not list any related recall specifically tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint area, though one sample complaint mentions a separate recall for a connecting rod/crankshaft issue.

What do owners say happens when the transmission or powertrain fails?

Owners describe sudden loss of power at highway speed, the vehicle shifting into neutral unexpectedly, hard downshifts, stalling, and in some cases a failed 10-speed transmission valve body.

Did any of these transmission complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries reported among the transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2023 Escalade ESV.

How does the 2023 Escalade ESV compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2023 model year has the highest complaint count in this area among the years listed, with 20 complaints versus 12 for both 2021 and 2022.

2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 23% of all 88 complaints filed for the year. Owners describe sudden power loss, hard shifting, and stalling at highway speed, with one crash reported. No related recall is listed for this complaint area in the data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 23% of 88
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses power or shifts into neutral on its own while driving at highway speed, sometimes with no warning lights.
Engine stalls or shuts off completely during acceleration or while merging in traffic, in some cases requiring a tow.
Transmission shifts hard into a lower gear accompanied by a loss-of-power message and check engine light.
Owners report the 10-speed transmission valve body failing, preventing the vehicle from accelerating or shifting into reverse.
Loud exhaust-like noise develops from the transmission area during acceleration, growing louder over time.
One owner references an open recall for a connecting rod/crankshaft issue but says a repair timeline was not available.

When 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 4, 2022, latest Sep 19, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Escalade ESV model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20052 (14%)
20061 (20%)
20075 (13%)
20081 (6%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (13%)
20165 (33%)
20179 (24%)
20181 (7%)
20199 (26%)
20202 (9%)
202112 (17%)
202212 (21%)
202320 (23%)
20244 (18%)
20254 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2023 Escalade ESV owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 20 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2023 Escalade ESV, which is 23% of the 88 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV?: The data provided does not list any related recall specifically tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint area, though one sample complaint mentions a separate recall for a connecting rod/crankshaft issue.
What do owners say happens when the transmission or powertrain fails?: Owners describe sudden loss of power at highway speed, the vehicle shifting into neutral unexpectedly, hard downshifts, stalling, and in some cases a failed 10-speed transmission valve body.
Did any of these transmission complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries reported among the transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2023 Escalade ESV.
How does the 2023 Escalade ESV compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2023 model year has the highest complaint count in this area among the years listed, with 20 complaints versus 12 for both 2021 and 2022.