CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Cadillac Escalade has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (68 reports).
2022 Cadillac Escalade recalls
Rear Wheels Can Lock Up While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2022 full-size SUVs, including the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Transmission Range Select (ETRS) may have a transmission control valve that can fail.
Engine may fail unexpectedly, raising crash risk
Certain 2021 full-size Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and pickups equipped with the 6.2L V8 gas engine may have a connecting rod or crankshaft with a manufacturing defect.
Daytime Running Lights May Stay On With Headlights, Reducing Visibility
Certain Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles may have daytime running lights that do not turn off when the headlights are on.
Third-Row Seat Belts May Not Hold Occupants in a Crash
Some 2021-2022 full-size SUVs with third-row seats may have a seat belt buckle assembly where the rivet attaching the buckle to its mounting bracket was improperly formed.
Most common 2022 Cadillac Escalade problems
Problem areas named in the 86 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 68 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
On XXX, my 2022 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 21,000 miles) shut down on its own while I was stopped in traffic on US-XXX in [XXX], near XXXairport. The dashboard then displayed 'Service Transmission.' I was able to restart the vehicle and it restarted with no issues, but a vehicle shutting down in live traffic is a safety hazard â if this happens while moving, or if it had not restarted, I and others could have been hit. No crash, fire, or injury occurred. I dismissed the dash message; I understand the fault code remains stored. There has been no dealer diagnosis yet. A VIN check on XXX showed 0 open recalls onM this vehicle. I am reporting this so it is on record as a possible safety defect
We bought my 2022 Cadillac Escalade brand new in mid July from a Cadillac dealership.. fast-forward early September ( I remember because my son was in a wedding at the end of September) and we were shopping for my son dress shoes. My son and I were tired after a long full day of shopping, and walked out to a dark parking lot only to find my brand new car would not start. It was about 9 PM, I do remember the exterior lights would come on, but the engine would not start. And then would not turn off. We waited until midnight (it was very scary)for roadside assistance to pick up my car tow it to the dealership. Then had to call an uber because my husband was out of town. Come to find out they d
This is a POST-REMEDY FAILURE. Please associate with EA26005. The replacement engine installed in July 2025 under recall 25V-274 has now failed at approximately 16,000 miles. In August 2026 at 70,606 miles the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle ran roughly and felt like it would stall. The dealer performed GM campaign N252510321 (ECM software update), found nothing further, charged $325 in diagnostics and returned the vehicle after a factory reset. The light returned within a week with additional faults. On the second visit (RO 198718, 71,355 miles) the dealer found codes P0300 and P0304, swapped coil, wire and plug to known-good cylinders with the misfire following cylinder 4,
While driving approximately 55 mph on a public road, the 6.2L V8 (RPO L87) engine failed catastrophically and the vehicle lost propulsion. The pistons in cylinders 1 and 2 exploded and were ejected through both sides of the engine block. The vehicle was towed to Walnut Creek Cadillac (RO 189443, 55,262 miles). The dealer replaced the complete long block, radiator, oil cooler lines, intake manifold and catalytic converter under warranty, and the repair order records GM recall N252494000 / NHTSA 25V-274 (L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion) as completed and verified. The vehicle was out of service approximately one month. Loss of propulsion at highway speed created a serious crash risk.
My issue is with the telematics module that no longer functions as it should. My GPS, Super-Cruise, OnStar, WiFi, MyCadillac App, and all other so called safety features touted by OnStar are non-functional. If this isnât a legitimate concern, I apologize. Otherwise, please help with this widespread known issue.
2022 Cadillac Escalade questions
Does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade: Rear Wheels Can Lock Up While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Engine may fail unexpectedly, raising crash risk; Daytime Running Lights May Stay On With Headlights, Reducing Visibility; Third-Row Seat Belts May Not Hold Occupants in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?
Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (68), Power Train (16), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Cadillac Escalade 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.