2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
The 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I had been traveling on the freeway for about 3 hours when I decided to exit for a quick stop. While on the exit ramp, I was stopped about six cars back from the traffic light. When the cars inched forward I went to do the same and noticed there was no movement when I took my foot off the break. I pushed on the gas a little bit more than I normally would have to, and the car eventually jerked forward causing me to have to slam on the brakes. I turned off the auto start-stop feature at this point. The other cars inched forward again a moment later and again my car did not move when I took my foot off the brake. This time I really had to press down on the gas quite a bit and the car jerked forward again causing me to have to slam on the brake to avoid the car in front of me. The light turned green shortly thereafter and all the cars went, but I could not accelerate because the engine completely died. The car still had power so I turned it off and attempted to restart. All I heard was squeaking from the engine and nothing else happened. I waited about 15 minutes and tried it again, but the same thing happened again where the engine wouldn't turn over but there was some squeaking noises. The vehicle was towed to a nearby Buick dealership and when scanned in the service department I was told the issue is with the crankshaft. I've not been provided any details since. There were no warning signs or lights prior to this happening. I was almost rear-ended during this.
Safety Rating for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
The 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT6481 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Bulletin was created to assist the technician to a issue where the Drivers door is out of alignment with the door latch and how to correct the concern
PIT6456A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This preliminary information communicates an issue with the key fob buttons inoperative and how to resync the fobs back to the vehicle.
PIT6459A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This PI communicates an issue where the Brake System Control Module DTC: U0028-88 and U0037-88 diagnostics are backwards and follow the diagnostic procedure for U0037 if U0028 is set and vice versa.
PIT6459 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This PI communicates an issue where the Brake System Control Module DTC: U0028-88 and U0037-88 diagnostics are backwards and follow the diagnostic procedure for U0037 if U0028 is set and vice versa.
PIT6445A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This PI communicates information that the Collision / Detection Systems will revert to default setting of Alert and Brake after an Ignition Cycle due to an Engineering change.
PIP6068B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This preliminary information advises dealers that Engine Control Module designation E90 is on a ordering restriction through technical assistance.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 82 complaints
- 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 66 complaints
- 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 86 complaints
- 2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 23 complaints
- 2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 4 complaints
- 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV (current)
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