2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE Complaints

View complaints related to 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 130 complaints submitted for the 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
    - Lynnwood, WA

    no warning out of nowhere while driving about 35mph the car stopped driving but still had power then i pressed gas again and it jerked me and stopped driving again so slowly had to pull off the road to get out of traffic. cadillac wouldn’t move back or forward when gears shifted. called aaa to pick up car and take to the dealership. no explanation or calls to what is happening to my car. has been 1 month since have no replies or answers what’s happening with my vehicle.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
    - Roswell, GA

    I was driving with my children in tow. My "reduced acceleration light" came on as well as my check engine light. Within minutes of these turning on, my car went into Limp mode (shifted in neutral) and would not accelerate and steering felt locked up. I quickly got off to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. When I restarted, the vehicle would not go into reverse or any gear other than park. This was terrifying. Thankfully, the road I was on had a speed limit of 40; however, had I been on the GA 400 or I-285, my family could have been easily involved in an accident. I had the vehicle towed to the local Cadillac dealership. After a week, I am told it is a faulty Control Valve Body and that there is no ETA on when this part with be available. The tow truck driver stated I was the 3rd Escalade driver in the last two weeks that the same issue had occurred. I will be reaching out to a lemon law attorney as well. This vehicle is still under warranty.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
    - Aledo, TX

    6.2L V8 - First engine trouble was at 71K miles, right side lifter failure. Dealership and GM covered part of the engine tear down and right side lifter replacement in July 2024. [XXX], complete engine failure on the highway in Amarillo, TX. My wife, 3 children and dog in the car. Engine stopped driving down the highway and ended up blocking a very busy 4 way construction stop. Was unable to put vehicle into Neutral, so tow truck had to drag vehicle onto deck. Autonation Cadillac of Amarillo diagnosed as engine failure and engine would need replacement. We understand there is an ongoing investigation into 2019-2024 of these engines. Car has now been transported to Jerry's Cadillac Service in Hudson Oaks, TX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE
    - Spring, TX

    The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine, with the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that metal shavings were found in the engine and that the engine would be replaced with the wheel bearings and rear differentials. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,482.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE
    - Flora, MS

    My husband, 2 young children and I were driving on the frontage road to the interstate at approximately 55 miles per hour when the engine suddenly stopped functioning and almost caused a catastrophic wreck with the cars around us. The Cadillac dealership it was towed to evaluated it and determined it had experienced total engine failure. It’s covered in the NHTSA’s investigation into the 6.2 L V8 GM engine.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE
    - Saint Peters, MO

    Driving on the highway under normal load and then all of a sudden motor starts to tic then gets louder and warning comes on saying low oil pressure turn off engine now before I could get off the highway safely the motor completely shuts off once I was safely over and stopped waited for a bit and attempted to restart the vehicle and it wouldn't do anything what so ever that moment I realized that the engine completely seized and left me stranded it showed zero signs of issues before that and completely caught me off guard now I have a 86000 truck sitting in my driveway with no time frame of when it will be repaired

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE
    - Wayland, MI

    The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the shoulder lane where the vehicle was parked for several minutes before attempting to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine failed due to metal shavings inside the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
    - Charlotte, NC

    Driving 55 mph in heavy traffic on [XXX] going into uptown Charlotte the Cadillac suddenly when i switched lanes the vehicle misfired seemingly and a banging sound persisted. It slowed down slightly but as I accelerated the sound got louder and when i came to a stop on a busy street the Cadillac shut off in the middle of traffic. The only message to come up was battery low needs service and didn’t start after several tries and the vehicle wouldn’t come out of park gear either. The vehicle displayed no warning lights or error messages prior to or during the incident. - got the vehicle towed for inspection and diagnostic testing. Tech finding: the engine had sustained significant damage, including a compromised crankshaft and two damaged piston rods in cylinders 1 & 5., camshaft showed signs of wear. the shop completed a engine overhaul remove & reinstall, securing parts in place of not being able to get the major part needed, the Long block which was on national backorder at GM with no estimated frame. GM needs to address the oil consumption problems in the 6.2 engines. The critical issues which has lead up to or may lead to the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 engine failures Synthetic 0W–20 oil being recommended does not support the critical parts of this engine through out in regards to higher mileage or age of vehicle. upon repair the technicians recommended using Oil - Synthetic 5W-30 Synthetic 5W-30 Dxs SAE Full Synthetic 5W-30 uniquely formulated with intelligent molecules that cling to the engine like a magnet adding a layer of protection that dramatically reduces engine wear Superior engine protection on critical engine parts. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
    - Springfield , OH

    Driving on the interstate, vehicle slowed down, pulled over and put the car in park. Shut car off, tried to restart and it would not start. Cadillac dealership says vehicle needs a new engine. Bought brand new in 2022

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
    - Lincoln , RI

    I was driving 70 mph on the highway and the engine shut off with no warning. The screen said to press start again. That's when I realized the engine was off. I pulled over it took four or five tries to turn the engine back on it. Cranked multiple times before it turned over. Got it back on drove another half mile and then the engine seized. We had it towed an hour south of where we were. The dealer had no loaners and there were no rental cars anywhere in the vicinity. We had to rent a cargo van and drive me, my wife and my three kids and cousin in a cargo van (zero rear seats) back to our house which was another hour and a half south of there. We were driving north for a weekend vacation with was cancelled. The whole experience with exception of the very nice tow driver was an absolute nightmare. Now we are without our car not sure what to do. The Escalade needs a new engin, $155k car and no one seems to care. This Escalade has been in the shop at the dealer many times before for extended periods of time for computer issues, brake issues, dashboard issues. You name it this car has it.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE