2024 Cadillac Escalade Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade.

20232025
Complaints
52
per 10K Sold
12.5
US Sales
41,672
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2024 Cadillac Escalade Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#124 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:14,500 mi
#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

#35 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:8,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade.

Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,500
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,000
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 Cadillac Escalade

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,047,242 vehicles.

25V274000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~597,571 affected

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.

24V674000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
~449,671 affected

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."

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2024 Cadillac Escalade — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Cadillac Escalade has 52 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Cadillac Escalade?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (24 complaints, avg 14,500 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 8,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Cadillac Escalade?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 13,379 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,047,242 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 Cadillac Escalade?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Escalade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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