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2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#9 most-complained of 21 Escalade ESV years

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

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 13 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #9 highest of 21 Escalade ESV model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 54% of the total).

Complaints
13
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems

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

  1. Engine7 (54%)
  2. Electrical System4 (31%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain4 (31%)
  4. Other2 (15%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (8%)
  6. Lane Departure1 (8%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints: complaints filed per month6Apr 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (6).

2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V304000May 14, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,457 vehicles

    Wheels:hub

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

    Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

2025 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
2023Avoid100884—
2024Caution70222—
2025Caution60131—

All Cadillac Escalade ESV years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV ranks #9 of 21 among Escalade ESV model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 13 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
The most reported problem areas are engine (7 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,800 miles.
Does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV, most recently reported 2026, covering suspension, wheels & tires.

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.