2024 Cadillac ESCALADE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2024 Cadillac ESCALADE has 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (54% of all complaints), specifically: i started my escalade and 5 minutes later i lost power which as the entire vehicle had no power. so i left it alone for an hour or so in my garage and i started up again and this time didn’t loose power. everything appeared normal and working again. than the next day i started it up and i had this p.

3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

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vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

30 complaints

54%

• I started my Escalade and 5 minutes later I lost power which as the entire vehicle had no power. So I left it alone for an hour or so in my garage and I started up again and this time didn’t loose power. Everything appeared normal and working again. Than the next day I started it up and I had this p
• The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly shut off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that several unknown
• Engine start to make tick tick noise. Dealership diagnosed it with Main bearing failure. Replace the LT4 engine.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I started my Escalade and 5 minutes later I lost power which as the entire vehicle had no power. So I left it alone for an hour or so in my garage and I started up again and this time didn’t loose power. Everything appeared normal and working again. Than the next day I started it up and I had this p”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

11%

• Complete engine failure while driving. Vehicle is brand new with only 6,700 miles
• The car started with a rough idle and a check engine light. It was also louder than normal. Driving down the main road approaching a light on the brakes. the light turned green and when I went to hit the gas the car died in the middle of the road. Car would not restart. OBD code P0016 The car is cur
• While driving on a major highway and traveling at 80 mph or so, the vehicle flashed a warning light saying “Press Start Again.” I noticed the gas pedal was no longer responding and the RPM gauge dropped to zero. The vehicle shifted itself into neutral and I was forced to steer the truck to a shoulde

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Complete engine failure while driving. Vehicle is brand new with only 6,700 miles”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

• I started my Escalade and 5 minutes later I lost power which as the entire vehicle had no power. So I left it alone for an hour or so in my garage and I started up again and this time didn’t loose power. Everything appeared normal and working again. Than the next day I started it up and I had this p
• 1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The primary issue was with the vehicle’s software system, which was incompletely updated on 9/13/24. This has caused the safety features to malfunction. Additionally, the parking emergency brake eng
• Coffee was spilled on center console while transferring cup from Starbucks employee to cup holder. Cup was overfilled and lid wasn’t on properly. Immediately the dash panel started flashing and the service transmission light came on. Drove around a parking lot for a few minutes and seemed okay to

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

3 complaints

• 1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The primary issue was with the vehicle’s software system, which was incompletely updated on 9/13/24. This has caused the safety features to malfunction. Additionally, the parking emergency brake eng
• The brake system failed within 3 months of purchase of Cadillac Escalade. The mileage was 4,209 miles, when the incident occurred The vehicle was towed to Massey Cadillac, Authorised Service Partner (ASP) and diagnosed that 'DIAG BRAKE LIGHT C058A BREAK MASTER CYLINDER HAS INTERNAL FAULT'. They r
• Clicking that the dealer stated was normal. It was not loud knocking saying that is how the high flow fuel pump worked. Safety braking did not work at all. And there was a water intrusion in the trunk.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The primary issue was with the vehicle’s software system, which was incompletely updated on 9/13/24. This has caused the safety features to malfunction. Additionally, the parking emergency brake eng”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

3 complaints

• 1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The primary issue was with the vehicle’s software system, which was incompletely updated on 9/13/24. This has caused the safety features to malfunction. Additionally, the parking emergency brake eng
• Coffee was spilled on center console while transferring cup from Starbucks employee to cup holder. Cup was overfilled and lid wasn’t on properly. Immediately the dash panel started flashing and the service transmission light came on. Drove around a parking lot for a few minutes and seemed okay to
• Clicking that the dealer stated was normal. It was not loud knocking saying that is how the high flow fuel pump worked. Safety braking did not work at all. And there was a water intrusion in the trunk.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 56 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: I started my Escalade and 5 minutes later I lost power which as the entire vehicle had no power. So I left it alone for an hour or so in my garage and I started up again and this time didn’t loose power. Everything appeared normal and working again. Than the next day I started it up and I had this p
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: Complete engine failure while driving. Vehicle is brand new with only 6,700 miles
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I started my Escalade and 5 minutes later I lost power which as the entire vehicle had no power. So I left it alone for an hour or so in my garage and I started up again and this time didn’t loose power. Everything appeared normal and working again. Than the next day I started it up and I had this p
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: 1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The primary issue was with the vehicle’s software system, which was incompletely updated on 9/13/24. This has caused the safety features to malfunction. Additionally, the parking emergency brake eng
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)