2023 Cadillac Escalade engine problems
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade — 77% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Prior to purchasing my 2023 Cadillac Escalade, I was informed the vehicle had been subject to an engine recall. The dealership told me the corrective action was changing the oil from 0W-20 to 0W-40, replacing the filter, and updating the oil cap. I was assured this resolved the issue and that I…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“I am reporting ongoing safety concerns with my 2023 Cadillac Escalade involving unexpected acceleration and loss of propulsion while driving. On XXX, while traveling to [XXX] in slow-moving traffic with Super Cruise engaged, my vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward. I immediately applied the…”
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% |
| 2022 Escalade | 64 | 78% |
| 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 2023 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.