2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV has a Complaint Index of 70 and ranks 7th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate, making up 82% of complaints, and NHTSA lists 2 recalls including a 6.2L V8 engine recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 Escalade ESV years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine18 (82%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (18%)
- Brakes3 (14%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Other2 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
- Electrical System1 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine loses power and shuts off suddenly while driving at highway speed, sometimes forcing a neutral shift.
- Engine struggles to engage into gear, jumps forward, and shuts off, requiring multiple restart attempts.
- Metal shavings found in the engine oil during dealer inspection after a check engine light came on.
- Brake system failure warning appeared on the dashboard, traced to a defective master brake cylinder.
- A rear wheel detached from the vehicle after a vibration was felt, leading to a crash.
- Exhaust emissions system repeatedly failed after dealer repairs, recurring within days each time.
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Escalade ESV has a Complaint Index of 70 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 21 model years of the Escalade ESV.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- Engine problems are the top issue, accounting for 82% of complaints, including reports of sudden engine shutdowns and metal shavings in the oil, with a median failure mileage of 19,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Escalade ESV: one covering the 6.2L V8 engine and another covering the electronic brake control module software.
- How does the 2024 Escalade ESV compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 70 is lower than the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, which all carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 95, 90, and 100, but higher than earlier years like 2005 and 2006.