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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

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The 2022 Cadillac Escalade has four significant safety recalls affecting the engine, exterior lighting, seat belts, and power train. While luxury features are well-regarded, owners report notable issues with the infotainment system and rear air suspension that impact overall reliability.

Open Recalls (4)

Engine and Engine Cooling

The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure in vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine.

Campaign: 25V274000 | Reported: 2025-03-10

Exterior Lighting

The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on, causing glare that reduces visibility and failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.

Campaign: 24V682000 | Reported: 2024-09-20

Seat Belts

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 in vehicles equipped with third-row seats.

Campaign: 24V797000 | Reported: 2024-10-24

Power Train

The transmission control valve may fail, causing the rear wheels to lock up and increasing the risk of a crash in vehicles equipped with diesel engines.

Campaign: 24V189000 | Reported: 2024-03-15

Known Issues

Infotainment system freezing or crashing

Typical mileage: 0-30,000

medium

$0 - $500

Rear air suspension leaking

Typical mileage: 30,000-60,000

high

$1,200 - $3,500

Active fuel management (AFM) lifter failure

Typical mileage: 40,000-80,000

high

$2,500 - $6,000

Power seat motor failure

Typical mileage: 20,000-50,000

low

$300 - $1,200

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