2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems: 2 Known Issues
2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 documented known issues. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls15 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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."
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
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What are the most common Cadillac Escalade ESV problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Dead Battery or No-Crank Can Come From the Alarm Glass-Breakage Loop, 10-Speed Harsh Shift, Shudder or Flare Can Come From a Twisted Cooler Line. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. None of the matching records is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2021-2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Dead Battery or No-Crank Can Come From the Alarm Glass-Breakage Loop?
GM PIT5993D covers 2021-2025 Escalade ESV vehicles with theft-alarm RPO UTT or UTR. High resistance in the rear-defogger and rear-quarter-glass breakage loop can cause a low or dead battery, no-crank or unwanted alarm. The bulletin does not establish a generic module sleep/wake d… Severity: medium.
What is the 2021-2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV 10-Speed Harsh Shift, Shudder or Flare Can Come From a Twisted Cooler Line?
GM 22-NA-182 covers 2021-2025 Escalade ESV vehicles with L87, LM2 or LT4 engines and MHS, MHO or MQC 10-speed transmissions. A twisted cooler line can contribute to harsh shifts, shudder, surge, stall, flare or overheat; P27EC applies to the ETRS MHS/MQC branch. The bulletin does… Severity: medium.
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