2025 Cadillac Escalade: common problems and reliability
· 2024-2026Too new to grade yet.
38 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Escalade?The 2025 Cadillac Escalade has 38 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag 6.2l engine failure requiring replacement.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Cadillac Escalade vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Escalade?
Across the 28 Escalade model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2001) to 802 (2007). With 38 complaints, the 2025 Escalade sits below the model's median of 162.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Escalade
wheels:hub
Campaign 26V304000General 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.
What owners report on the 2024-2026 Escalade
Owner sentiment for the 2024-2026 Escalade is sharply divided. Owners praise the interior space, comfort, technology, and presence of the vehicle, with several describing it as fantastic to drive and unmatched for family hauling.
- Very frequent6.2L engine failure requiring replacement
- RecurrentExtended waits of weeks to months for engine replacement parts
- RecurrentDoor latch/soft-close assembly failure on 2026 models, including one under 50 miles
- RecurrentElectrical issues including battery dying repeatedly and modules needing replacement
- IsolatedOil consumption at low mileage, with one owner reporting an oil pump failure at 9,200 miles
Owner insights for the 2024-2026 Escalade. Read the full 2024-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Escalade listings typically run $25,495–$67,314.
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