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Buying a used 2024 Cadillac Escalade? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade has 2 recalls covering engine failure and a brake warning light that may fail. Engine recall documentation is a central check, and the warning-light campaign requires its own completion record. NHTSA lists 52 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with 36 tagged ENGINE, 9 POWER TRAIN, 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and 5 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The record includes 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 injury, without establishing a connection between that injury and either recall.
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 recall completion for the vehicle's VIN.
- Request the brake warning light recall repair record.
- Review engine, powertrain, cooling, and electrical repair invoices.
- 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
| 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
52 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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 | 41 | Yes |
| Power Train | 9 | None found |
| Electrical System | 8 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 5 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | Yes |