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2022 Cadillac ESCALADE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

80 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

36,800 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 63 of 80 complaints (78.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation1012.5%
Transmission and shifting810.0%
Braking behavior56.3%
Fuel system concerns45.0%
Electrical and battery issues33.8%
Steering behavior33.8%

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.

Engine
63
Power Train
13
Engine And Engine Cooling
9
Electrical System
6
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Unknown Or Other
4
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine63
Power Train13
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Electrical System6
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Unknown Or Other4
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings2

Engine: 63; Power Train: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling: 9; Electrical System: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
8
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9998
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 68 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.

2022
3
2023
2
2024
4
2025
41
2026
30
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20223
20232
20244
202541
202630

2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2024: 4; 2025: 41; 2026: 30

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 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 11586035 · 2024-04-30 (April 30, 2024)

While operating my vehicle at speeds exceeding 70 mph in the leftmost lane of [XXX] , the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral. Despite attempts to manually select a driving gear, the transmission failed to engage, causing a rapid loss of speed. In an effort to avoid a potentially hazardous situation due to the decreasing speed in a high-speed lane, I attempted to maneuver the vehicle towards the right shoulder but was unable to because of the oncoming traffic. It became necessary to bring the vehicle to a complete halt, turn off the ign…

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Owner report 11628238 · 2024-12-02 (December 2, 2024)

As i was driving on the highway in the left lane at approximately 85mph, without any warning lights from the vehicle, the car completely shut off. I had to cross over three lanes of traffic on a busy highway with the car completely stalled out to get to the breakdown lane. The vehicle was towed to my local Cadillac dealership where I was later informed that the engine had completely seized. The service department at the dealership indicated that this is a known issue with the engine in the model year 21-24 Escalades. He indicated that there …

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Owner report 11488889 · 2022-10-12 (October 12, 2022)

I only had my 2022 Cadillac Escalade for 3 months and noticed black oil drippings in my garage. Took it to Cadillac dealership for inspection I was told it was a seal leaking. Within a month I noticed the same issue black oil drippings in the garage, but I also started to smell a burning smell. Call the dealership again to let them know I had the same issue again from a month earlier, the oil drippings in garage also the burning smell. I was told to bring the vehicle in. Started the vehicle the SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT was on. Made it to the …

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Owner report 11497453 · 2022-12-14 (December 14, 2022)

The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the RPM’s revved up and down continuously and the vehicle shuddered significantly. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal and shifted into drive (D), and the failure ceased. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while the vehicle was in park (P). Additionally, the contact stated while driving 20-35 MPH with low RPMs, the vehicle would shudder significantly while driving. The conta…

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Owner report 11519716 · 2023-04-30 (April 30, 2023)

I was in accident on the interstate. None of the safety features activated. The truck was sliding instead of stopping. The emergency stop and braking never activated. The distance sensor failed. The airbag didn’t deploy and Onstar never called about a crash alert.

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Owner report 11643299 · 2025-02-18 (February 18, 2025)

Incident #1 - exiting a parking garage and the vehicle shut off. My wife was able to pull into a parking spot. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the resolution was a faulty fuel pump module. Incident #2 - My wife was at highway speed 65mph during rush hour 4 lanes of traffic when without warning the truck engine shut off and the vehicle shifted to neutral. I dont know how but she was able to wrestle the vehicle to the side of the highway where we spent 6 hours on the shoulder which was as wide as the vehicle. This could have ended in …

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Owner report 11660922 · 2025-05-14 (May 14, 2025)

I brought my Cadillac escalade in on two different instances where it stopped on me. One time it completely died, the other time it stopped and turn off, then needed to be restarted, with multiple instances. Both times the dealership told me it was related to the fuel pump, and they replaced it. Since then, I brought it in again saying it had random shakes and noises, and they claimed it does that when its in All Wheel Drive. This doesn't make sense. I have been using it in 2WD as recommended, and it still has the shakes and noises. In the…

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Owner report 11654568 · 2025-04-14 (April 14, 2025)

On [XXX], while driving my 2022 Cadillac Escalade Premium Sport , which I had just purchased earlier that day , the vehicle suddenly shut down without any warning while I was actively driving on a busy street in Decatur, Georgia. Fortunately, the incident occurred while I was making a turn and traveling at a relatively low speed. I lost all control of the vehicle but was able to coast into the center turn lane and activate the hazard lights to avoid a collision. A police officer arrived on the scene and positioned their vehicle to prevent mine…

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Owner report 11718688 · 2026-02-18 (February 18, 2026)

Engine stopped working. Dealer is replacing engine, starter and battery fuse box.

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Owner report 11696780 · 2025-10-31 (October 31, 2025)

I was driving my 2022 Cadillac Escalade when suddenly the engine shut off. Lost the ability to drive forward and steering became hard. I was close to being rear-ended as I was on the highway. Towed it to the dealer who said engine seized. Installed new engine after a month of waiting and the vehicle doesn't run right. It has a rough idle. Dealer installed incorrect oil as replacement engines were supposed to retain original oil of 0W-20. Had to make numerous trips to the dealer due to low coolant, wrong oil on a new engine and rough idle. De…

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Owner report 11697017 · 2025-11-02 (November 2, 2025)

1.) Loud engine ticking and clicking noise when car is in park position. 2.) Vibration in steering wheel after numerous alignment and wheel balancing services. Even purchased 4 new tires and vibration still continues.

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