2023 Cadillac Escalade vs 2023 GMC Yukon XL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Cadillac Escalade | 2023 GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 135 | 212 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 848 | 900 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 104 | 142 |
| Power Train | 19 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 35 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 16 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 20 |
| Stalling | 10 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 GMC Yukon XL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.