CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (20 reports).
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34Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls
Rear seatbelts may not lock for child seats
Some rear seatbelt retractors in these vehicles may not automatically lock when the belt is fully pulled out.
Most common 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 20 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
Vehicle: 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV VIN: [XXX] Engine: 6.2L V8 L86 Mileage: Less than 59,000 miles I am reporting a serious premature engine failure involving the 6.2L L86 engine in my 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The vehicle has been properly maintained with regular oil changes and routine service. On September 8, 2026, the vehicle developed a chirping sound during startup. After driving, the chirping stopped, but a ticking noise occurred when the vehicle was restarted. I immediately had the vehicle evaluated by an independent mechanic. The mechanic kept the vehicle for two nights so that a cold-start evaluation could be performed. On September 10, I was informed that the engine noise was ca
Subject: 2019 Cadillac Escalade - Delayed Engagement 1st/2nd Gear - Dealer Unable to Diagnose Vehicle: 2019 Cadillac Escalade VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 111,590 Date of incident: XXX to present Dealer: Mark Christopher Auto Center, Ontario, CA I am reporting a transmission safety concern. My 2019 Cadillac Escalade experiences a delayed engagement into Drive and slipping/hesitation when shifting into 1st and 2nd gear, especially on initial launch from a stop. There is a 2-3 second delay before the vehicle moves, followed by a harsh engagement. On XXX I took the vehicle to Mark Christopher Auto Center Cadillac in Ontario, CA for diagnosis. The vehicle was retained for diagnosis. On XXX the dealersh
At 60,000 miles the lifter failed and bent a pushrod rod while driving 65mph on the interstate. I had to slow my driving to 40mph in heavy traffic and "limp" it to the dealership. When I drove it to the local Cadillac dealership, they confirmed what had happened. There were no warning lamps prior to this happening. This is a common failure due to the weak lifters in GM's AFM/DOD feature. If these engines had the same lifters/cam as the Corvettes and Camaros that don't have AFM/DOD, these engines would be a lot more reliable.
2019 Escalade. During summer temperatures, unable to control pedal position adjustment and vehicle automatically moves the pedals all the way forward. When the pedal position button is pushed, the pedals make clicking noise but do not adjust. No warning lights. Issue is intermittent. It becomes very difficult to drive the vehicle with both the accelerator and brake pedals in the fully forward position. Vehicle has not been inspected.
11/26/25 at 85,400 miles on the v8 6.2L L86 engine, I began experiencing rough idle, loss of engine power and propulsion, a ticking/ knocking noise at idle and when RPMs increased as well as blinking engine warning light. Diagnostics/Repair work was done by Reliable GMC/Cadillac of Roseville to fix an ignition coil that was giving the engine error code. 2/24/26 At 86,697 miles, I began having rough idle worse than before, loss of power when accelerating and driving, knocking sounds that increased with acceleration in RPMs as well as a blinking engine warning light. All spark plugs and wiring were changed by Cadillac which resolved engine error codes for misfire. Diagnostics/Repair was done
2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV questions
Does the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 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 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (20), Power Train (9), Unknown Or Other (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.
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