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Buying a used 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 recalls: engine failure and a brake warning light that may fail. Both warrant specific repair documentation; the warning light recall concerns the alert itself. NHTSA lists 22 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with 14 tagged ENGINE, 4 POWER TRAIN, 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and 3 SERVICE BRAKES. The record includes 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries, without establishing that a recalled defect caused the crash.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN-specific completion of the engine failure recall.
- Request documentation of the brake warning light recall repair.
- Ask about engine, transmission, and brake complaints or repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Cadillac dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GM SUVs, Trucks Brake Warning Light May Fail | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| GM Trucks and SUVs Engine May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
23 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | Yes |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Fuel System | 3 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Wheels | 2 | None found |