2022 Cadillac Escalade engine problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade — 78% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Currently receiving it's 4th engine (it has shut down on me while driving down the road, twice) onStar module has been replaced, radiator has been replaced (i think twice), sway bar has been replaced, front suspension problems multiple times (i don't remember all of them), coolant leak, for some…”
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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 30 | 97% |
| 2025 Escalade | 12 | 60% |
| 2024 Escalade | 33 | 70% |
| 2023 Escalade | 104 | 77% |
| 2021 Escalade | 42 | 59% |
| 2019 Escalade | 17 | 68% |
| 2018 Escalade | 10 | 48% |
| 2017 Escalade | 22 | 43% |
| 2016 Escalade | 31 | 35% |
| 2015 Escalade | 27 | 28% |
| 2014 Escalade | 3 | 15% |
| 2012 Escalade | 3 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade
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.