2024 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV has 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (58% of all complaints), specifically: i have a 6 month old escalade with approximately 7,000 miles. on wednesday, 01/08/2025, i was driving on a highway with my son, going approximately 65 mph when my car display suddenly alerted "going into neutral". i had moments to get to the shoulder before my car stopped. i then turned my car of.
26
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
15 complaints- • I have a 6 month old Escalade with approximately 7,000 miles. On Wednesday, 01/08/2025, I was driving on a highway with my son, going approximately 65 mph when my car display suddenly alerted "Going into Neutral". I had moments to get to the shoulder before my car stopped. I then turned my car of
- • Signs of early engine failure Metal contamination in oil dip stick
- • We have brought the car to Cadillac on multiple occasions with no understanding of why or resolution of the problem. On multiple occasions the engine feels like it cannot engage into gear, jumps forward and shuts off. This can happen from either being at a full stop and trying to accelerate or drivi
“I have a 6 month old Escalade with approximately 7,000 miles. On Wednesday, 01/08/2025, I was driving on a highway with my son, going approximately 65 mph when my car display suddenly alerted "Going into Neutral". I had moments to get to the shoulder before my car stopped. I then turned my car of”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
3 complaints- • 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 Cadilla
- • 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
- • Got warning message on dashboard “Brake System Failure”. Brought car to Dealer and they replaced defective master brake cylinder.
“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 Cadilla”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • My 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV with 19440 miles on it experienced what I can only assume is a catastrophic engine failure today. On 4/13/2025 while driving around 65MPH on a major highway the vehicle lost all power and turned off. At first I didnt notice the issue until a sound began to go off asking
- • On August 5, while driving on I-79 at 78 mph, our Escalade suddenly and completely shut off. The entire system failed — no power, no control — while our three children were in the car. This is the second GM vehicle we’ve owned to do this. Our previous Yukon Denali also shut off twice at highway spee
“My 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV with 19440 miles on it experienced what I can only assume is a catastrophic engine failure today. On 4/13/2025 while driving around 65MPH on a major highway the vehicle lost all power and turned off. At first I didnt notice the issue until a sound began to go off asking”
— NHTSA complaint filing
WHEELS
2 complaints- • 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
- • There was a vibration in the rear then the wheel flew across the 4 lane hwy. Wheel completely detached from the SUV.
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • I have a 6 month old Escalade with approximately 7,000 miles. On Wednesday, 01/08/2025, I was driving on a highway with my son, going approximately 65 mph when my car display suddenly alerted "Going into Neutral". I had moments to get to the shoulder before my car stopped. I then turned my car of
“I have a 6 month old Escalade with approximately 7,000 miles. On Wednesday, 01/08/2025, I was driving on a highway with my son, going approximately 65 mph when my car display suddenly alerted "Going into Neutral". I had moments to get to the shoulder before my car stopped. I then turned my car of”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
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🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 26 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: I have a 6 month old Escalade with approximately 7,000 miles. On Wednesday, 01/08/2025, I was driving on a highway with my son, going approximately 65 mph when my car display suddenly alerted "Going into Neutral". I had moments to get to the shoulder before my car stopped. I then turned my car of
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: 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 Cadilla
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: My 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV with 19440 miles on it experienced what I can only assume is a catastrophic engine failure today. On 4/13/2025 while driving around 65MPH on a major highway the vehicle lost all power and turned off. At first I didnt notice the issue until a sound began to go off asking
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐WHEELS: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Cadillac ESCALADE ESV — Year Comparison
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NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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