2024 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 Escalade years
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade ranks 4th worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 48 complaints, mostly engine-related. NHTSA lists 2 recalls, for the engine and brakes. Compared to other years, this makes 2024 an Avoid year.
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 19 hwy
Top 2024 Cadillac Escalade problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine40 (83%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (17%)
- Electrical System7 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (10%)
- Fuel System5 (10%)
- Brakes3 (6%)
- Other3 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of vehicle power and electrical shutdowns while parked or shortly after starting.
- Engines have died or shut off unexpectedly while driving at highway speed, sometimes with warning lights and failure to restart.
- Some owners describe a ticking noise from the engine later diagnosed as main bearing failure requiring engine replacement.
- Spilling liquid near the center console has triggered transmission warning messages, flashing dash panels, and shift-to-park alerts.
- A brake master cylinder internal fault caused brake system failure shortly after purchase, requiring dealer repair.
- One owner reported that safety braking did not engage at all, along with water intrusion in the trunk area.
2024 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Escalade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
- Compared to other Escalade model years, 2024 ranks poorly, sitting 4th worst out of 16 years tracked with a complaint index of 80 out of 100.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac Escalade?
- Engine problems dominate, making up 83% of complaints (40 of 48), followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 17%.
- Does the 2024 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Escalade: one covering the engine (reported April 2025) and one covering the electronic brake control module (reported September 2024). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2024 Escalade problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 15,000 miles, while transmission and powertrain complaints show a median of 8,000 miles.
- How does the 2024 Escalade compare to other years?
- 2023 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2022 at 93 and 2024 at 80, all rated Avoid, while years like 2013, 2018, and 2020 are rated Best with much lower indexes.