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2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

70/100

#7 most-complained of 21 Escalade ESV years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 22 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 70 out of 100 — #7 highest of 21 Escalade ESV model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (18 complaints, 82% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
22
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
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Top 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine18 (82%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain4 (18%)
  3. Brakes3 (14%)
  4. Fuel System2 (9%)
  5. Other2 (9%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
  7. Electrical System1 (5%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (4).

2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

    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, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

  2. NHTSA 24V674000Sep 12, 2024Brakes449,671 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software

    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.

2024 compared with other Escalade ESV years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid90564—
2023Avoid100884—
2024Caution70222—
2025Caution60131—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV ranks #7 of 21 among Escalade ESV model years (Complaint Index 70/100, verdict: Caution). It has 22 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
The most reported problem areas are engine (18 complaints), transmission & powertrain (4 complaints), and brakes (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV, most recently reported 2025, covering engine and brakes.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.