Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine8
- Power train4
- Electrical system3
- Unknown or other2
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Exterior lighting1
- Lane departure1
- Suspension1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV failed the safety check 0.20% of the time — 41% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 7,356 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 21.9 % |
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 21.2 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
| 2026232 14 May 2026 | Wheels Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles equipped with 24-inch wheels that had a dealer-installed accessory brake package or had the front hubs replaced dur… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Cadillac told its dealers about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012022 | This Preliminary information communicates some normal operational tips on trucks build a new feature power assisted doors. |
| 11012019 | This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may see a Super Cruise Unavailable message with multiple codes setting and Engineering is working on a resolution. |
| 11012018 | This Preliminary information communicates information that Engineering is aware of an issue causing Service Door message when any door is opened. Engineering is working on a correction at this time. |
| 11012009 | This bulletin helps aid the tech in possible transmission noise that may be normal or abnormal depending on the concern noted. |
| 11012003 | This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct customer concerns of Air Conditioning (A/C) Not Working and/or Blows Warm Air. |
| 11011996 | This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative. |
| 11011990 | This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking. |
| 11011989 | This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. |
| 11011946 | This informational bulletin provides information on Outside Rear View Mirror Defog or Defrost Times Different for Passenger and Driver Mirrors. |
| 11011900 | This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. |
| 11011888 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a service door latch system messages. On Cadillac and Chevrolet models dealership are to cycle the child door latch on and off to correct the issue. On GMC models GM engineering is working on a fix. |
| 11011887 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue for a rub or scarp noise from the steering and dealership are to fully seat the turn signal switch bracket to correct the noise. |
| 11011886 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the GM accy illuminated sill plate being inoperative after installation and engineering is working on releasing the proper cals. |
| 11011877 | This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Air Bag Warning MIL with DTC B14DC. |
| 11011860 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vehicle Wide Programming Instructions. |
| 11011857 | This Preliminary information communicatesDiagnostic Tips When Having Difficulties Programming Or Adding Key Fobs / Transmitters. |
| 11011805 | This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. |
| 11011778 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a service door latch system messages. On Cadillac and Chevrolet models dealership are to cycle the child door latch on and off to correct the issue. On GMC models GM engineering is working on a fix. |
| 11011773 | This Preliminary information communicates the proper component naming and labor operation codes for the air leveling system RPO F47and theElectronic Suspension Control SystemRPO Z95 |
| 11011771 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with how to properly inspect and ensure the air lines for the air suspension system are fully seated. |
| 11011709 | This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 11011694 | This Preliminary information communicates Thus the active safety systems maybe inoperable and to perform a module reset to correct. |
| 11011693 | This Preliminary information communicates how to recover the Image Processing Module. |
| 11011684 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with high resistance in the glass breakage loop that could cause a dead battery or unwanted theft alarm. Dealers are to inspect the glass breakage loop. |
| 11011480 | This Preliminary information communicates to check the drivers monitoring camera for a B1DD0 SYM57or B0126 SYM82setting with no other DTCs. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation