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Buying a used 2022 Cadillac Escalade? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls: a critical one for rear wheels that may lock, high-severity fixes for a third-row seat belt flaw and for 6.2L V8 engines that may fail, and a medium item for daytime running lights that stay on. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. What stands out is the complaint mix — 64 of 82 unverified NHTSA reports name the engine, with power train next. Four crashes, one fire and three injuries appear in those reports.
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.
- Ask whether the 6.2L V8 recall inspection passed or an engine was replaced
- Verify the rear wheel lock and third-row seat belt recalls are closed out
- Listen for engine ticking or knocking on a cold start during the test drive
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade rear wheels may lock | Power Train | critical |
| Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade third-row seat belt flaw | Seat Belts | high |
| Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac 6.2L V8 engines may fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC: 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 |