2024 Cadillac Escalade Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2024 Cadillac Escalade recalls

Most common 2024 Cadillac Escalade problems

Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	36
Power Train	9
Electrical System	8
Forward Collision Avoidance	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	5
Unknown Or Other	4
Service Brakes	3
Exterior Lighting	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2026-10-13, Engine
I was driving the vehicle into a XXX parking lot in [XXX] on Thursday XXX at around 7:00pm, and as I slowed to park, the vehicle completely died and the dash screens went dark. The vehicle would not restart. I was able to rule out quick fixes such as a battery or fuse issue and then had the vehicle towed to the closest Chevrolet/GMC dealership. The vehicle has been at the dealership since the XXX. On Monday, XXX the dealership informed me that the engine had seized and that this is the same known defect as recall NHTSA Campaign 25V274000. The dealership said the engine must be replaced for the vehicle to be operational. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),

2026-10-10, Power Train
On Nov 16-17, 2025 we had GM recall work done - it was an manufacturers defect in connecting rod & crankshaft that can cause bearing failure or sudden loss of propulsion. The escalade ran fine since then, other than the HUD not working on the windshield. We had the oil changed on Sept 17, 2026, and they ordered the part for the HUD. On October 10, 2026, with this 2024 escalade, we were heading to SC towing an enclosed trailer with a motorcycle inside. 35 minutes into our drive on an interstate, the escalade started making a loud grinding noise, like the engine was revving up, then the engine cut out. We were able to coast to the shoulder and park it. It would not start back up. We calle

2026-10-05, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and the engine shut off. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with starter failure. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

2026-09-28, Engine
I was traveling in the middle lane at the normal rate of speed approximately 70 mph. All of a sudden I see a message to press start engine button again. I pressed the button and nothing happened. We started loosing speed and I notice that the car had downshifted into neutral. We were unable to navigate safely to the side of the road before coming to a complete stop in the middle of a busy highway with cars travelling at a high rate of speed. I had two small children in the back seat. When the police arrived, they tried unsuccessfully to determine how to move the car into neutral to push it to the side of the road. There was no safe way to exit the vehicle OR move it. We contacted OnStar and

2026-09-23, Engine
Engine has a subtle but noticeable squeaking and chirp sound from the engine when cold and it is noticeable when decelerating, you can hear it then as well. The engine also runs fairly rough for a Cadillac and when decelerating to a stop, the engine RPM will drop significantly run rough and then it will recover. It's been Cadillac and Cadillac says this is working as designed.

2024 Cadillac Escalade questions

Does the 2024 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade: Engine may fail unexpectedly, raising crash risk; Brake fluid warning light may not work, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac Escalade?

Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (36), Power Train (9), Electrical System (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2024 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.