The 2024 Cadillac Escalade has 60 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag major engine and transmission issues (2021-2026 generation): engine failure requiring full replacement, burning oil, transmission shudder, clunky shifting, complete loss of power. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Cadillac Escalade vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 12 Escalade model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2025) to 799 (2007). With 60 complaints, the 2024 Escalade sits belowthe model's median of 164.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 24V674000General 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 c…
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Campaign 25V274000General 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. …
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain, ranging from high praise for long-term durability in older models to significant frustration with reliability in newer ones.
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Used Escalade listings typically run $16,995–$79,875 across 2005 to 2026 model years.
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