2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv engine problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 77% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX, at approximately 6:30 AM, I was driving my Cadillac Escalade ESV when the vehicle suddenly and completely lost engine power while I was traveling on the roadway. The engine stopped without any warning.There were no warning lights, warning messages, unusual noises, or other indications that…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“My wife's 2022 Cadillac Escalade was recalled for possible engine failure. The vehicle passed the recommended engine inspection procedure; new weight oil was installed, and I was assured that the Cadillac was safe to drive. Yesterday, while driving my family home from the children's playground, the…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly loss power and was unable to exceed 30 MPH. The engine was knocking prior to the vehicle losing power. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that…Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Engine problems in other Escalade Esv years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade Esv | 14 | 64% |
| 2023 Escalade Esv | 61 | 71% |
| 2021 Escalade Esv | 51 | 72% |
| 2020 Escalade Esv | 14 | 67% |
| 2019 Escalade Esv | 20 | 59% |
| 2017 Escalade Esv | 10 | 26% |
| 2007 Escalade Esv | 8 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.