2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (14 reports).

2Recalls
22Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Tires May Lose Air or Separate, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 21V115Feb 25, 202133,838 vehicles affected

Certain tires on these General Motors vehicles were cured for too long during production.

Fuel pump may leak fuel and cause a fire

Recall 19V837Nov 21, 2019502 vehicles affected

The fuel pump on these vehicles may be missing a pressure regulator.

Most common 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems

Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine14
Air Bags4
Wheels4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Structure2
Power Train2
Steering1
Service Brakes1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Lane Departure1

What owners report

2026-09-21, Power Train
Torque convertor shutter, hard shifts, delayed shifts
2026-06-12, Engine
This vehicle is equipped with the 6.2 V8 engine we have experienced catastrophic engine failure twice. The vehicle is relatively low mileage.
2026-05-08, Electrical System
Purchased a 2020 Cadillac Escalade Suburban about three months ago from GMC dealership at 8155 Interstate 35, San Antonio, Texas 78224. This vehicle had about 50,000 miles when we bought it. We were not driving the Escalade everyday, we use it occasionally and about a month after we purchased it the battery went dead. Before the battery went completely dead we were on the road one day and we rolled down the window and it would not roll back up, then the back window popped open and it would not shut back down. GMC dealership we bought it from came to our home and used a charger to recharge the battery. We took it to the dealership service department and dealership determined it was a bad ba
2026-04-29, Engine
There is something causing an engine misfire, and this was the first time it happened. It has happened again, and I realized that there were a lot of class action lawsuits about lifter failure in these engines
2026-04-14, Engine
While driving on a highway, my wife abruptly experienced warning lights, loud rattling from engine and loss of power. Check engine light indicated cylinder misfire. Troubleshooting revealed a bent push rod and later discover broken lifter. While researching the issue it was found to be a very common issues with vehicles using active fuel management. Issue is so widespread parts are replacement parts are unavailable. If more traffic were around situation could resulted in loss of control in traffic and collision.

2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV questions

Does the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV: Tires May Lose Air or Separate, Risking Loss of Control; Fuel pump may leak fuel and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (14), Air Bags (4), Wheels (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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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