Model year 2023 · Cadillac

2023 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV. The most recent was reported on April 24, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V274000	April 24, 2025	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
24V674000	September 12, 2024	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp
23V642000	September 20, 2023	Suspension › Rear
22V903000	December 8, 2022	Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V274000Manufacturer no. N252494000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA: April 24, 2025
Owner notification: June 18, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 597,571 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V274000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V674000Manufacturer no. N242447990

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp

Report received by NHTSA: September 12, 2024
Owner notification: October 25, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 449,671 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V674000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V642000Manufacturer no. N232415910

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA: September 20, 2023
Owner notification: November 14, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 189 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V642000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V903000Manufacturer no. N222386380

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: December 8, 2022
Owner notification: January 23, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 740,108 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V903000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 24, 2025.