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

NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Escalade, which is 14% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2023 Escalade transmission problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 30,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Escalade transmission?

This dataset lists no recalls tied directly to the Transmission & Powertrain area, though some complaint narratives reference separate engine-related recalls.

Have transmission problems caused crashes or fires in the 2023 Escalade?

NHTSA data for this problem area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Is the 2023 Escalade worse than other years for transmission complaints?

Its 19 complaints and 14% share are lower than the 2015 model year's 27 complaints (28% share) and the 2016 model year's 17 complaints (19% share), based on this dataset.

2023 Cadillac Escalade Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade, 14% of all 136 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. No related recalls are listed in this dataset for the transmission area itself, though sample complaints mention separate engine recalls.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 19; 14% of 136
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into Neutral at highway speed, cutting acceleration and prompting a message that the engine needs to be restarted.
A dashboard message reports the transmission needs service, followed by inability to shift into Park or release the parking brake.
Sudden loss of power paired with a "Conditions Not Correct for Shift" warning that leaves the vehicle stuck in Drive.
Engine stalls or fails on the road, sometimes after a ticking or knocking noise, with no prior warning lights.
A transmission control module failure triggers limp mode, and some owners report the same vehicle then suffering a separate engine failure afterward.
Some drivers had prior recall repairs performed, then experienced engine or transmission failure again months later.

When 2023 Cadillac Escalade transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2023, latest Aug 25, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2025 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Escalade model year

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

20101 (3%)
20112 (4%)
20121 (5%)
20135 (26%)
20141 (5%)
201527 (28%)
201617 (19%)
201712 (24%)
20183 (14%)
20191 (4%)
20203 (21%)
20219 (13%)
202213 (16%)
202319 (14%)
20248 (17%)
20252 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2023 Cadillac Escalade owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Escalade, which is 14% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2023 Escalade transmission problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 30,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Escalade transmission?: This dataset lists no recalls tied directly to the Transmission & Powertrain area, though some complaint narratives reference separate engine-related recalls.
Have transmission problems caused crashes or fires in the 2023 Escalade?: NHTSA data for this problem area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
Is the 2023 Escalade worse than other years for transmission complaints?: Its 19 complaints and 14% share are lower than the 2015 model year's 27 complaints (28% share) and the 2016 model year's 17 complaints (19% share), based on this dataset.