The 2025 Cadillac Escalade Esv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,457 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
WHEELS26V3040002026-05-142,457 affected
Defect
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Consequence
A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2025 cadillac escalade esv lost power and shut down while I was driving on the highway. The gas pedal stopped responding, and the vehicle would not restart afterward. This created a serious safety risk because the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion while driving in traffic. The vehicle is less…”
“My 2025 cadillac escalade esv lost power and shut down while I was driving on the highway. The gas pedal stopped responding, and the vehicle would not restart afterward. This created a serious safety risk because the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion while driving in traffic. The vehicle is less…”
“My 2025 cadillac escalade esv lost power and shut down while I was driving on the highway. The gas pedal stopped responding, and the vehicle would not restart afterward. This created a serious safety risk because the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion while driving in traffic. The vehicle is less…”
“In august 2025 I purchased a brand new 2025 cadillac escalade esv sport platinum. Purchase price $155,000. I maintained the car to the highest level possible since taking ownership. The total miles put on the car between august 2025 and may 2026 was 6,142. On may 14, 2026 at approx. 8am est I was…”
“The headlights on our 25 escalade started to fail. They basically became more and more dim to the point it looks like the daytime running lights are on at night instead of the headlights. When we took it into the dealer to get checked they stated it was a known issue. Apparently it’s such a…”
“The contact owns a 2025 cadillac escalade esv. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance sensor failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while driving behind another vehicle, the forward collision avoidance system failed to alert…”
“My engine started to make noise so I took it in for service and was told by cadillac service it was a blown piston rod and it required a full engine replacement.”
“While driving at approximately 40 mph there was a loud pop and the panorama sunroof shattered. There were other cars traveling at the same speed or less, but nothing struck the vehicle to cause the glass to shatter. The glass did not immediately give way, but had it, there were passengers that…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade Esv as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.