2022 Cadillac Escalade Engine Problems
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade, 79% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 34,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine shut” (10% of reports).
- 67engine complaints
- 34,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 80%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine shut: mentioned in 7 of 67 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 67 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Cadillac Escalade engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 34 | 94% | 7,000 |
| 2025 Escalade | 12 | 60% | 6,477 |
| 2024 Escalade | 36 | 69% | 14,500 |
| 2023 Escalade | 108 | 77% | 19,000 |
| 2022 Escalade | 67 | 79% | 34,000 |
| 2021 Escalade | 44 | 59% | 80,000 |
| 2020 Escalade | 6 | 43% | — |
| 2019 Escalade | 17 | 68% | 48,000 |
| 2018 Escalade | 10 | 48% | 70,142 |
| 2017 Escalade | 22 | 43% | 33,117 |
| 2016 Escalade | 31 | 35% | 75,000 |
| 2015 Escalade | 27 | 28% | 88,500 |
| 2014 Escalade | 3 | 15% | 72,133 |
| 2013 Escalade | 3 | 16% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Escalade | 3 | 15% | 78,000 |
| 2010 Escalade | 3 | 8% | 91,000 |
| 2009 Escalade | 9 | 16% | 169,195 |
| 2008 Escalade | 13 | 10% | 162,643 |
| 2007 Escalade | 33 | 14% | 125,500 |
| 2006 Escalade | 3 | 16% | 120,000 |
| 2005 Escalade | 5 | 12% | 85,750 |
| 2004 Escalade | 3 | 4% | 128,482 |
| 2003 Escalade | 4 | 5% | 130,000 |
| 2002 Escalade | 3 | 3% | 125,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: 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.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
We bought my 2022 Cadillac Escalade brand new in mid July from a Cadillac dealership.. fast-forward early September ( I remember because my son was in a wedding at the end of September) and we were shopping for my son dress shoes. My son and I were tired after a long full day of shopping, and…
This is a POST-REMEDY FAILURE. Please associate with EA26005. The replacement engine installed in July 2025 under recall 25V-274 has now failed at approximately 16,000 miles. In August 2026 at 70,606 miles the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle ran roughly and felt like it would stall…
While driving approximately 55 mph on a public road, the 6.2L V8 (RPO L87) engine failed catastrophically and the vehicle lost propulsion. The pistons in cylinders 1 and 2 exploded and were ejected through both sides of the engine block. The vehicle was towed to Walnut Creek Cadillac (RO 189443…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Cadillac Escalades have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade (79% of the 85 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 34,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?
The most frequent phrase is “engine shut”, in 7 of 67 complaints.
See all 2022 Cadillac Escalade problems or engine problems across all Escalade years.