2024 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
19,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 22 complaints (63.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 14 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
Engine: 14; Power Train: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Wheels: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 9 |
2025: 13; 2026: 9
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11649885 · 2025-03-22 (March 22, 2025)
2024 Escalade ESV sport 4WD was not included in eBCM recall issued in September 2024. Recall 24V-674 My vehicle was manufactured between August 2022 and July 2024. It was ordered and purchased in March 2024. The manufacturer failed to notify me by mail. upon checking recalls on NHTSA and Cadillac’s recall websites, it appears General Motors failed to include my car in the recall altogether. Evidently, on 10/15/2024, my car wasn’t braking properly, the dashboard lights for ABS, Brake, engine, and traction control were on, and the 6 months …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11649885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11673088 · 2025-07-12 (July 12, 2025)
Dear NHTSA, My name is [XXX] , and I am the owner of a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV, VIN [XXX] . I am submitting this complaint because Cadillac and their dealership have failed to address serious safety recalls on my vehicle, despite repeated attempts on my part to get them resolved. ⸻ ⚠️ Recalls Involved: 1.NHTSA Recall 25V274000 / GM N252494000 – Engine defect that may cause engine failure or power loss, leading to potential crashes. 2.NHTSA Recall 24V674000 / GM N242447990 – Brake fluid warning light software may fail, increasing the risk…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11673088 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11727002 · 2026-03-25 (March 25, 2026)
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the 6.2-liter gasoline engine was on a national back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11727002 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11762937 · 2026-09-08 (September 8, 2026)
On August 17, 2026, at approximately 96,685 miles, my 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine lost motive power while I was driving on Highway 101 in California. The vehicle stalled, I pulled over, and I was unable to restart it. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed a seized engine that would not rotate, with metal contamination in the oil system and internal engine damage caused by a failed bearing. During teardown, the dealer specifically documented that the rod bearing failed and caused the engine…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11762937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11748650 · 2026-07-06 (July 6, 2026)
I own a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with GM's 6.2L L87 V8 engine. The recall remedy for GM Safety Recall N252494000 (NHTSA Campaign No. 25V-274) was completed on April 17, 2026, at approximately 48,905 miles. Only approximately 2,347 miles later, on June 15, 2026, at approximately 51,252 miles, the engine experienced a severe malfunction while I was driving with passengers. Without warning, the engine began running extremely rough with severe vibration and shaking. The Check Engine Light began flashing, and Service StabiliTrak and Se…
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