2022 Cadillac Escalade power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2022 Escalade with 98,000 miles at 70,000 miles I complained about engine and transmission issues On June 14 I lost my transmission I brought it to the dealer and they diagnosed it as a valve body failure Valve number 6 stuck and binding Unfortunately I inquired about the special coverage…”
filed Jul 4, 2026
“While driving my 2021 Cadillac Escalade on an interstate highway at approximately 70 mph with my family, including two minor children, the vehicle suddenly and without warning lost propulsion, shut off, and shifted into neutral. This occurred in active traffic and created an immediate safety…”
filed Apr 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheelsCampaign 26V085000 · Feb 13, 2026
Power Train problems in other Escalade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 Escalade | 17 | 14% |
| 2021 Escalade | 7 | 12% |
| 2019 Escalade | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 Escalade | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 Escalade | 12 | 24% |
| 2016 Escalade | 16 | 18% |
| 2015 Escalade | 26 | 27% |
| 2014 Escalade | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Escalade | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Escalade | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 Escalade | 1 | 3% |
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.