2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Most common 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	9
Electrical System	5
Suspension	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Seat Belts	2
Power Train	1
Steering	1
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2026-08-25, Engine
Engine failure

2026-05-05, Electrical System
We were on our way home from charlotte nc where the suv sat for a week while we were on vacation. Less than an hour of traveling home we smelled something burning so my husband pulled over, turns the suv off, and we looked on the outside at the tires. We didn’t see anything no smoke, no flat tires, so we look back in the suv and there was smoke all inside. We opened my passenger door and the smoke was coming from the door column that houses the seat belt. We had water in a cooler so he poured some on the area and I called 911. While waiting on the fire department the suv was still smoking but he couldn’t get the column cover off to see where it was coming from.Then fire starts flaming up

2026-05-01, Engine
2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum, 6.2L V8 L86 engine, under 100,000 miles. Engine seized and was towed to an authorized GM dealership. Teardown confirmed a spun and twisted rod bearing resulting in complete crankshaft seizure, documented by the dealer as non-serviceable per GM, requiring full engine replacement. Component is available for inspection. Prior to seizure, the vehicle experienced a highway stall preceded by a harmonic balancer failure, belt system failure, and charging system collapse. The vehicle lost propulsion at highway speed, creating a crash risk to myself and other drivers. The failure mode, spun rod bearing with crankshaft damage, is physically identical to the defec

2026-02-02, Engine
Traction light and engine light flashing at 95,900 miles took Cadillac ESV to authorized dealer and he advised their was a misfire on cylinder 3 after several attemps to repair now advising he hear a knocking in engine that needs to be replaced.

2025-11-06, Unknown Or Other
Cue system delamenated cracking glass options not working correctly Many recalls for cue GPS entertainment system in all Cadillacs. This needs to be addressed because safety system backing up doesn't work properly. Cadillac has had problems with this part since 2014 recall and with lemon law class action on many Cadillacs for this same problem. Even if I purchase new cue laminated glass still happens in gel on glass. This is a major flaw and Cadillac knows there is a major problem .1500.00 for new cue system and problem still happening because of weather where car sits .the government needs to address because it's a safety issue when system doesn't work. Heat wont work cameras or radio! What

2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV questions

Does the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV: Rear seatbelts may not lock for child seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (9), Electrical System (5), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.