2023 Cadillac Escalade engine problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade — 76% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2023 Cadillac Escalade, 6.2L V8 (RPO L87). Subject of Recall 25V-274 and NHTSA investigation RQ26-001. Over the past year, this vehicle has been out of the shop only about 90 days total. The rest of the year it has been in dealer service at GM/Cadillac dealerships for a recurring, undiagnosed…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“Vehicle started making a horrendous noise, knock and squeeling noise while on the highway. Approximately 2 minutes later the check engine light came on and we completely lost power. Went from 70 to zero dead on the side of the NY Thruway rapidly. Vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“Engine stopped running while driving without any prior notifications, lights, or warnings. Car was stationary in the roadway while my wife tried repeatedly to restart the engine. After several tries the engine started and ran long enough to pull car off roadway. Car was inspected last year and procedures per recall…”
filed Jul 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade | 30 | 70% |
| 2022 Escalade | 55 | 76% |
| 2021 Escalade | 35 | 58% |
| 2019 Escalade | 17 | 68% |
| 2018 Escalade | 10 | 48% |
| 2017 Escalade | 22 | 44% |
| 2016 Escalade | 31 | 35% |
| 2015 Escalade | 25 | 26% |
| 2014 Escalade | 3 | 15% |
| 2012 Escalade | 3 | 15% |
| 2010 Escalade | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 Escalade | 9 | 16% |
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.