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2022 CADILLAC Escalade ESV

4 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #26V085000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's transmission control module may need a software update to prevent the rear wheels from locking up while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear wheels lock up, it can increase the risk of a crash, which could result in damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will install the updated software for free. This will ensure your transmission control module is functioning properly and prevent any potential problems.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
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Critical #25V274000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk if Unfixed
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
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High Priority #22V617000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
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Moderate #22V903000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's lighting control module has a software issue that may cause the daytime running lights (DRLs) not to turn off when the headlights are on.
Risk if Unfixed
This could cause a glare that reduces visibility, making it more likely for you to be involved in a crash.
Free Fix
The software will be updated for free by a dealership or through an over-the-air update, and you should have already been notified with a letter mailed on January 23, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
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Browse by Component

POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other CADILLAC Escalade ESV Years

2026
3 recalls
2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2016
3 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall

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