Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

37 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 2 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V329000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement5,014unitsMay 2126V304000 · General Motors, LlcWheels recallIncorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or…Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,457unitsMay 1426V289000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallA component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the…Do not driveEngine & powertrainFree replacement66unitsMay 726V114000 · General Motors, LlcEquipment recallGeneral Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC…EquipmentFree repair5,861unitsFeb 2626V085000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallThe transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.Engine & powertrainFree software update44KunitsFeb 1325V274000 · General Motors, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine…Engine & powertrainFree replacement598KunitsApr 202524V797000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallThe transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.Engine & powertrainFree software update463KunitsOct 202424V674000 · General Motors, LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.Brakes & stabilityOver-the-air update450KunitsSep 202423V642000 · General Motors, LlcSuspension recallThe rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.Steering & suspensionFree replacement189unitsSep 202322V903000 · General Motors, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update740KunitsDec 202222V827000 · General Motors, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update339KunitsNov 202222V617000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have…Seats & beltsFree replacement484KunitsAug 202222V036000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallThe rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in…Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,789unitsJan 202221V739000 · General Motors, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to…Fuel systemFree replacement15KunitsSep 202121V455000 · General Motors, LlcSteering recallA software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.Steering & suspensionOver-the-air update27KunitsJun 202121V421000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing…Air bagsOver-the-air update286KunitsJun 202121V190000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could…Seats & beltsFree repair95KunitsMar 202121V115000 · General Motors, LlcTires recallThe affected tires were cured for too long during production.TiresFree repair34KunitsFeb 202121V052000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement557KunitsFeb 202121V050000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement2.6MunitsFeb 202121V053000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche…Air bagsFree replacement693KunitsFeb 202121V051000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement285KunitsFeb 202121V054000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement1.8MunitsFeb 202120V811000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallIncorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.Seats & beltsFree replacement470unitsDec 202019V837000 · General Motors LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.Fuel systemFree replacement502unitsNov 201918V673000 · General Motors LlcSeat Belts recallCertain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled…Seats & beltsFree replacement16KunitsSep 201817V437000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallWhile being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update…Air bagsFree software update41KunitsJul 201716V651000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to…Air bagsFree software update3.6MunitsSep 201616V256000 · General Motors LlcSuspension recallThe front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement3,738unitsApr 201614V827000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get…ElectricalFree replacement84KunitsDec 201414V624000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe passenger side instrument panel top cover on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect spacer…Air bagsFree replacement1,046unitsOct 201414V614000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.ElectricalFree replacement106KunitsOct 201414V259000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an…Air bagsFree replacement2,838unitsMay 201413V001000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche…Engine & powertrainFree replacement55KunitsJan 201311V339000 · General Motors LlcSteering recallGm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe…Steering & suspensionRepair739unitsJun 201111V007000 · General Motors Corp.Suspension recallGeneral motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado…Steering & suspensionFree repair31KunitsJan 201110V240000 · General Motors Corp.Electrical System recallA recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed…ElectricalFree repair1.4MunitsJun 2010