CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (11 reports).
2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls
Front Wheel Bolts May Loosen or Break, Risking Crash
Some 2025-2026 full-size SUVs with 24-inch wheels may have incorrect bolts installed on the left and right front wheel hubs.
Transfer Case Part May Be Missing, Risking Wheel Lockup
A component is missing from the transfer case in the four-wheel drive system of certain full-size GM SUVs.
Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
General Motors has determined that certain vehicles may not have had their radio set to the correct status needed to automatically download the electronic owner's manual during production.
Most common 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
On Friday, XXX, my 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV (VIN: [XXX]), with approximately 10,000 miles, experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while I was driving on a busy highway exit ramp. My wife, [XXX] daughter, and dog were in the vehicle. The engine died without warning, resulting in total loss of power. We were extremely fortunate that no following vehicle struck us. This created an immediate and serious risk of a high-speed collision. The vehicle was towed to Pepe Cadillac of [XXX]. Pepe Cadillac diagnosed the failure as involving metal shavings/contamination in the oil, internal engine failure consistent with spun bearing and/or crankshaft/connecting rod issues, and stated that it m
Vehicle Issues / Defects 1. Damaged Passenger Entertainment Screen at Delivery The passenger-side entertainment screen was damaged when the truck was delivered. The damage was present from the time the vehicle was received and was not caused by the owner. 2. Engine Failure at Approximately 7,000 Miles The vehicle suffered a complete engine failure at approximately 7,000 miles. Given the extremely low mileage, this represents a significant mechanical failure very early in the vehicleâs service life. These issues should be documented as part of the vehicleâs warranty and service history, including all repair orders, photographs, dates the vehicle was unavailable for use, and comm
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, at approximately 10:38am, my wife was driving our 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Sport (VIN 1GYS9RKL8TR113098, ~9,000 miles) with multiple young children in the vehicle. The vehicle began making loud clicking noises and lost power at a busy intersection, with no prior warning lights or messages; the clicking was the only symptom before the sudden loss of power. She maneuvered it partially off the road; it would not restart. She removed the children onto the roadside while managing a disabled vehicle in active traffic, creating real risk of a secondary collision. I arrived at 11:00am and tried to restart it, including adding fuel, with no success, only inte
At 9,000 miles the engine on my 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV started knocking and the dealership replaced it. They did not provide a loaner or a rental vehicle for the time the vehicle was at the shop. After the replacement, the new engine sounds the same and will probably needs replacing as well. After the fix I started getting electrical issues my rear right signal and taillight started acting up. Sometimes the rear signal doesn't work and another times the rear right taillight would stay on after turning the vehicle off and locking it.
I was driving my NEW 2026 Cadillac Escalade down the highway when my engine froze up! It was damaged so bad that they replaced the engine. So obviously GM has not fixed this problem. They promised that the issue was fixed or I would have never bought this vehicle.
2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV questions
Does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV: Front Wheel Bolts May Loosen or Break, Risking Crash; Transfer Case Part May Be Missing, Risking Wheel Lockup; Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (11), Electrical System (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.