2022 Cadillac Escalade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (44) · Power Train (13) · Engine And Engine Cooling (8)
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Safety recalls (4)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:valves/Valve Body 2026-02-13 · campaign 26V085000 · 43,743 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-04-24 · campaign 25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2022-12-08 · campaign 22V903000 · 740,108 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Seat Belts:critical Fasteners 2022-08-11 · campaign 22V617000 · 484,155 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462
Service bulletins (994)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIT6477D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary pi was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a gds automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-23 · N262558690-02 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-16 · N262558690 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · PIT5801F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 994 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-25 · Power Train“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 — if this happens whi…”
2026-10-02 · Unknown Or Other“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 n…”
2026-09-28 · Power Train“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 …”
2026-09-28 · Power Train“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 s…”
2026-09-09 · Engine · 47,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the engine seized. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. the contact was informed that the eng…”
2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other“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 isn’t a legitimate concern, i apologize. otherwise, please help with this widespread known issue. …”
2026-08-31 · Suspension“currently receiving it's 4th engine (it has shut down on me while driving down the road, twice) onstar module has been replaced, radiator has been replaced (i think twice), sway bar has been replaced, front suspension problems multiple times (i don't remember all of them), coolant leak, for some reason eats up front tires in about 10k miles and nob…”
2026-08-30 · Engine“i am filing this complaint regarding my 2022 cadillac escalade and serious concerns about how a safety-related engine issue and recall were handled. i purchased my escalade new and have consistently maintained it at the cadillac dealership, following all recommended oil-change and maintenance intervals. over approximately two years, i had multiple …”
2026-08-28 · Engine“this vehicle had the recall engine replacement and now hearing engine tick …”
2026-08-26 · Power Train“engine failed while driving down the highway at speed. just shut off. very dangerous. no power had to pull over. vehicle would not start agin. said low oil pressure. had it towed to the dealership. complete engine failure and had to have the motor replaced. after replacement engine still does not feel right and transmission acts up as well. complet…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.