Skip to main content

2023 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 #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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #24V674000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake fluid level warning light may not turn on when the brake fluid level gets low, which can affect your ability to stop safely.
Risk if Unfixed
Driving with low brake fluid can reduce your brakes' performance, making it more likely for you to be involved in an accident.
Free Fix
We will update the software in your Electronic Brake Control Module for free, either through an automatic update or at a dealership of your choice, and you'll receive a notification letter in the mail.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #23V642000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which could cause them to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts break, it could cause your rear wheel to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts at no cost to you, so schedule an appointment with your dealer as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232415910.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #22V903000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
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."
Risk if Unfixed
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Browse by Component

Other CADILLAC Escalade ESV Years

Related Pages