According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 2 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2021-2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 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 not prove a universal valve-body or solenoid failure.
Verify the exact engine/transmission branch and DTCs, inspect the cooler lines for a twist or misshapen section, correct the routing or replace a confirmed damaged line, set fluid level and evaluate the thermal bypass valve as directed. Continue normal diagnosis if the concern remains; do not order transmission parts from this card.
On the 2021-2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 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 defect.
Common Symptoms
Low or dead 12-volt battery
No crank due to a dead battery
Unwanted theft alarm
How to Fix
Have a qualified technician confirm the theft-alarm RPO and reproduce the draw with the vehicle closed and locked when needed. PIT5993D requires de-energizing and isolating the specified battery and BCM connections, checking BCM X7 terminal 27 tension with the specified test probe, and measuring the glass-breakage loop at the prescribed BCM ground terminals; the complete loop should be under 20 ohms. Repair confirmed high resistance, then test the battery. Do not order one from this card.
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.
Campaign #21V45500017/06/2021
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
Campaign #22V03600027/01/2022
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
Campaign #21V73900023/09/2021
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
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: 10-Speed Harsh Shift, Shudder or Flare Can Come From a Twisted Cooler Line, Dead Battery or No-Crank Can Come From the Alarm Glass-Breakage Loop. 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. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
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.
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.
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