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2022 Cadillac Escalade Recalls & Known Issues

Check recalls and known issues for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade. Safety information and reliability rating.

Reliability Overview

below average

The 2022 Cadillac Escalade has several safety recalls and owner reports involving its 6.2-liter V8, transmission, electronics, and air suspension. Reliability is below average primarily because engine and powertrain failures can be expensive even though many vehicles operate without major problems.

Open Recalls (3)

Seat Belts

The third-row seat-belt buckle rivet may not have been properly formed and could fail to restrain an occupant during a crash.

Campaign: 22V617 | Reported: 2022-08-18

Engine

Certain 6.2-liter V8 engines may contain defective connecting-rod or crankshaft components, potentially causing engine damage or failure.

Campaign: 25V274 | Reported: 2025-04-10

Powertrain

On vehicles with the 10-speed transmission and electronic transmission-range select system, the transmission control valve may fail and lock the rear wheels.

Campaign: 26V085 | Reported: 2026-02-13

Known Issues

6.2-liter V8 engine failure, excessive oil consumption, or low-oil warnings

Typical mileage: 10,000-100,000

high

$5,000 - $15,000

Transmission hesitation, harsh shifting, or delayed engagement

Typical mileage: 20,000-90,000

medium

$500 - $5,000

Infotainment screen freezes, reboots, or loses connectivity

Typical mileage: 5,000-60,000

medium

$0 - $1,500

Electrical faults involving warning lights, cameras, sensors, or driver-assistance systems

Typical mileage: 5,000-80,000

medium

$200 - $2,500

Air suspension compressor, leveling, or ride-height problems

Typical mileage: 30,000-90,000

medium

$800 - $3,500

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