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Buying a used 2022 Cadillac Escalade? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade has 4 recalls covering third-row seat belt buckle rivets, engine failure, rear wheel lockup, and daytime running lights that stay on. Engine and wheel-lockup campaigns stand out, with restraint hardware also requiring documented attention. NHTSA lists 82 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 64 tagged ENGINE, 13 POWER TRAIN, 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and 7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The record includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries without establishing recall-related causation.
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 engine failure and rear wheel-lockup recall completion by VIN.
- Request third-row seat belt buckle-rivet recall documentation.
- Confirm the daytime running light remedy and review electrical repair records.
- 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 2022 Cadillac Escalade
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GM SUVs Third-Row Seat Belt Buckle Rivet Flaw | Seat Belts | high |
| GM Trucks and SUVs Engine May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC SUVs Rear Wheel Lockup | Power Train | high |
| GM Vehicles Daytime Running Lights Stay On | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
82 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 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 | 73 | Yes |
| Power Train | 13 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 6 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Suspension | 2 | None found |