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2023 Cadillac Escalade recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordApril 24, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2023 Cadillac Escalade recall campaigns

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V274000 dated April 24, 2025.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
April 24, 2025
Potential units
597,571campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Why it matters: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Owner notification: June 18, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V674000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 12, 2024
Potential units
449,671campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems.".

Why it matters: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

Owner notification: October 25, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V642000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
September 20, 2023
Potential units
189campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.

Why it matters: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.

Owner notification: November 14, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
December 8, 2022
Potential units
740,108campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".

Why it matters: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Owner notification: January 23, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade?

The most frequent component groups in 2023 Cadillac Escalade campaign records are Exterior Lighting (1), Suspension (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Exterior Lighting1
Suspension1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine And Engine Cooling1