2023 Cadillac Escalade Esv engine problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 71% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Date: XXX Time: 10:30 am approx. Location: [XXX] Vehicle: Cadillac Escalade VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 25,572 While driving normally, the vehicle experienced sudden engine failure. No prior warning lights provided adequate notice. Vehicle became disabled and required towing. This vehicle is equipped with…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving and accelerating, the vehicle stalled and jolted forward. Additionally, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine warning light flashing on…”
filed Aug 31, 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% |
| 2022 Escalade Esv | 43 | 77% |
| 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 2023 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.