The 2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,047,242 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V2740002025-04-24597,571 affected
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…
Consequence
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC24V6740002024-09-12449,671 affected
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…
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
POWER TRAIN
2
WHEELS
2
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints26
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2024 cadillac escalade esv. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to replaced. The vehicle was…”
“I had the recall performed on my esv in december, but driving home from [xxx] my dash indicated that I needed to push start. I did and it slowly died. I had it towed to andrews cadillac where it was purchased and I learned that my engine locked up. It is being completely replaced with 41,000…”
“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…”
“There was a vibration in the rear then the wheel flew across the 4 lane hwy. Wheel completely detached from the suv.”
“Lifter failure. Camshaft damage and failure. Those were replaced. Within two weeks later: complete engine failure. Seized while driving on interstate in traffic. Was stranded on interstate near dfw airport. Required complete engine replacement. There was no warning before it seized.”
“I was driving on the highway with the cruise control set at 70 mph. I heard a loud knocking/grinding noise that sounded like an old 1970s car with a blown engine. Turns out it was my cadillac escalade. I pulled off the highway and the grinding noise was very pronounced and worsened if you pushed…”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…
InvestigationEA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…
InvestigationPE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…
InvestigationPE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…
InvestigationRQ26001 Opened 2026-01-16 · open
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with a L87 6.2L V8 gas…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv as of
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