2025 Cadillac Escalade Esv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Power Train (3) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Wheels:hub 2026-05-14 · campaign 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Service bulletins (433)
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 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · Gateway 2026.3 · Over The Air
this update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. during the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. this is
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
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 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 433 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-20 · Engine“my engine had a malfunction. my safety was put at risk due to not knowing if the vehicle would stop before i was able to safely get it to be checked. the dealer has been confirmed by the dealer as engine failure due to bearing failure. this was determined by metal pieces in the oil pan. there were no warning signs, including no warning lights. …”
2026-08-24 · Unknown Or Other“second screen in my 2025 cadillac escalade burned my daughter at 158 degrees.…”
2026-08-24 · Power Train“on xxx, i picked up my 2025 cadillac escalade esv, vin [xxx], from open road cadillac after a replacement 6.2l v8 engine had been installed following failure of the original engine. approximately one mile after leaving the dealership, the engine temperature rose to approximately 297°f. the vehicle displayed a critical oil-pressure/no-oil warning, c…”
2026-08-23 · Power Train“car was driving fine, randomly at 10k miles, the car started turning off. thank god i had reached my house before it died out on me. i called the cadillac dealer and brought it in. apparently a plug was fusing, which caused a shortage to the engine. …”
2026-06-23 · Engine“in august 2025 i purchased a brand new 2025 cadillac escalade esv sport platinum. purchase price $155,000. i maintained the car to the highest level possible since taking ownership. the total miles put on the car between august 2025 and may 2026 was 6,142. on may 14, 2026 at approx. 8am est i was driving the car southbound on alternate aia (going…”
2026-05-29 · Vehicle Speed Control“my 2025 cadillac escalade esv lost power and shut down while i was driving on the highway. the gas pedal stopped responding, and the vehicle would not restart afterward. this created a serious safety risk because the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion while driving in traffic. the vehicle is less than one year old and is already going to be on its t…”
2026-05-13 · Exterior Lighting“the headlights on our 25 escalade started to fail. they basically became more and more dim to the point it looks like the daytime running lights are on at night instead of the headlights. when we took it into the dealer to get checked they stated it was a known issue. apparently it’s such a large issue that one of the headlights is back ordered wit…”
2026-04-24 · Forward Collision Avoidance · 20,400 mi“the contact owns a 2025 cadillac escalade esv. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance sensor failed to function as intended. the contact stated that while driving behind another vehicle, the forward collision avoidance system failed to alert the contact of the vehicle ahead or enable the braki…”
2026-04-12 · Engine“my engine started to make noise so i took it in for service and was told by cadillac service it was a blown piston rod and it required a full engine replacement. …”
2026-03-30 · Unknown Or Other“while driving at approximately 40 mph there was a loud pop and the panorama sunroof shattered. there were other cars traveling at the same speed or less, but nothing struck the vehicle to cause the glass to shatter. the glass did not immediately give way, but had it, there were passengers that would have been impacted. the roof was inspected by …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.