2022 Cadillac Escalade Problems: 136 Complaints, 4 Recalls

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2022: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	vs. 2022 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)	4,550	3,900–4,850	3,900–4,850	3,900–5,950	3,900–5,950
Combined MPG	17	16–23	16–23	13–23	13–23
City / Highway MPG	14 / 21–23	13–21 / 19–27	14–21 / 19–27	11–21 / 16–27	11–21 / 16–27
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	517–537	437–570	442–568	442–702	442–682
Complaints filed	35	140	136	219	68	Not compared
Recalls issued	2	11	4	4	2	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	5	4	5	5	1	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	1	1	1	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	3	5	5	2	1	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	1	3	3	3	3

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

Engine: 116 of 136 NHTSA complaints (85%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade get?

EPA rates it 16–23 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

EPA estimates $3,900–$4,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 10-spd	6	3.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Diesel	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	21 mpg (high)	27 mpg (high)	23 mpg (high)	$3,900 (low)	442 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic 10-spd	6	3.0L	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	20 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg	$4,050	462 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic 10-spd	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	14 mpg (low)	19 mpg (low)	16 mpg (low)	$4,850 (high)	548 g/mi
Configuration 4	Automatic 10-spd	8	6.2L	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	14 mpg (low)	19 mpg (low)	16 mpg (low)	$4,850 (high)	568 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5	Automatic 10-spd	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	14 mpg (low)	19 mpg (low)	16 mpg (low)	$4,850 (high)	547 g/mi
Configuration 6	Automatic 10-spd	8	6.2L	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	14 mpg (low)	19 mpg (low)	16 mpg (low)	$4,850 (high)	555 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	116	1	1	1
Transmission & Drivetrain	25	0	1	0
Fuel System	15	0	0	0
Electrical	14	2	0	2
Brakes	1	0	0	0
Steering	3	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	3	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	1	1	0	2
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	8	2	0	2
Body, Seats & Latches	1	1	0	2
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0	0
Other	8	2	0	2

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 26V085000 · Feb 17, 2026
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Consequence: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 22V617000 · Aug 11, 2022
Defect: General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Consequence: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.