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20 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Some 2025 and 2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels may have the wrong bolts installed on the left and right front wheel hubs. Over time, these incorrect bolts can loosen or become deformed. This affects how securely the front wheels are held onto the vehicle, since the bolts holding them in place are not the correct type for these hubs.
A part is missing from the transfer case, which is the part of your vehicle that sends power to the front and rear wheels. Because this part is missing, the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both can suddenly lock up while you are driving. This can happen with no warning to you as the driver, at any time you are on the road.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
General Motors is recalling a wide range of Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Buick vehicles, including the Escalade IQ and IQL, OPTIQ, Colorado, Equinox EV, Silverado 3500, Canyon and Sierra 3500. During production, the radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual, so the manual is not there for the owner to use. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard covering occupant protection.
On these Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the transmission control valve may fail. If the valve fails, it can cause the rear wheels to lock up while the vehicle is being driven.
Certain Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks and SUVs with a 6.2L V8 gas engine may have manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and/or crankshaft. These defects can damage the engine and cause it to fail.
On certain diesel Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac trucks and SUVs, the transmission control valve may fail. If it fails, the rear wheels can lock up while the vehicle is being driven.
Certain Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac SUVs and trucks may have a software problem in the brake control module. This software is supposed to turn on a warning light when the brake fluid level gets too low, but it may fail to do so. Because of this, a driver might not realize the brake fluid is low, since the vehicle isn't giving them the warning it's designed to show.
The bolts that attach the rear outer control arm to the suspension may not have been heat-treated correctly. This can cause the bolts to break.
In certain Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles, the daytime running lights may not turn off when the headlights are switched on. This can create glare and reduce visibility for other drivers.
On some Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, the daytime running lights may not turn off when the headlights are on. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet a federal safety lighting standard.
General Motors is recalling certain Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with third-row seats. The rivet that holds the buckle to its mounting bracket in the left or right third-row seat belt buckle may have been improperly formed. A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain a passenger. Dealers will inspect the rivet on both third-row seat belt buckles and replace the buckle assemblies if needed, at no cost.
General Motors is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs. The rear driveshaft assembly may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly during manufacturing. This improper heat treatment can cause the driveshaft to fail.
On certain Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL SUVs, a fuel pump control module problem can make the fuel pump fail or work on and off. This can interrupt the flow of fuel to the engine and cause it to stall unexpectedly while driving. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module at no cost to you.
A software problem in these vehicles can cause the power steering assist to stop working, either when starting the vehicle or while driving. This makes the steering wheel harder to turn, especially at low speeds. GM will fix this with a software update, done either by a dealer or automatically over-the-air, at no cost to owners.
General Motors is recalling certain Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. The module that passes messages between vehicle systems does not correctly handle a loss of communication with the airbag sensing module. As a result, the airbag warning light on the dashboard turns on inconsistently. A dealer can update that module's software, or the update can be sent to the vehicle over the air, free of charge. GM mailed owner notification letters on July 1, 2021.
General Motors is recalling certain full-size SUVs with third-row seating, including the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. The seat belts for the outer third-row seats may have been caught or routed the wrong way behind the seat-folding mechanism, which can damage the belts. Dealers will inspect these seat belts, replace any that are damaged, and reroute them if needed, at no cost to the owner.
The tires on these vehicles were left in the curing process for too long during manufacturing. Tires that are cured too long can develop a break in the sidewall, which can cause sudden air loss, or the tire's belt edge can separate, causing the tread or belt to come apart. Either problem can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more places where the seat belts attach to these vehicles. If the wrong bolt was used at any of these points, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle. GM dealers will inspect the fastening locations and replace any bolts that are found to be incorrect, so the seat belts are properly secured to the vehicle as they should be.
The fuel pump in these GM trucks and SUVs may be missing a part called a pressure regulator. Without it, the fuel system can build up too much pressure. This extra pressure can crack the fuel pump, allowing fuel to leak out. If that leaked fuel comes near something that can ignite it, it raises the chance of a fire starting in the vehicle.
General Motors is recalling certain Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. On some of these vehicles, the retractor for a second-row or third-row seat belt may not automatically lock when the belt is pulled all the way out. Because this locking feature is what holds a child seat in place, a child seat installed using that belt may not be properly secured.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 88 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 94 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering the 2018–2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV. 16 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC SUVs Have Wrong Wheel Bolts" (NHTSA campaign 26V304000), reported May 14, 2026.
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV has the most, with 10 recalls. The 2018 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon Wheels Can Lock Up (26V289000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Cadillac dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: