2022 Cadillac Escalade power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine failed while driving down the highway at speed. Just shut off. Very dangerous. No power had to pull over. Vehicle would not start agin. Said low oil pressure. Had it towed to the dealership. Complete engine failure and had to have the motor replaced. After replacement engine still does not…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“While driving on a family road trip, our vehicle check engine light came in and put the vehicle in limp mode. This happened a couple of times but luckily we were close enough to our home we were able to make it home safely. The code received was indicative of a Coolant Control Valve Failure. In…”
filed Aug 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 Escalade | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Escalade | 8 | 17% |
| 2023 Escalade | 19 | 14% |
| 2021 Escalade | 9 | 13% |
| 2019 Escalade | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 Escalade | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 Escalade | 12 | 24% |
| 2016 Escalade | 17 | 19% |
| 2015 Escalade | 27 | 28% |
| 2014 Escalade | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Escalade | 1 | 5% |
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.