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Cadillac Escalade 2024

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4x4

Specifications

Engine
6,200 cc
8
Cylinders8
Drivetrain4x4
Body styleStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
21.4 L/100 km
Highway
14.7 L/100 km
Combined
18.1 L/100 km
Emissions
424 g/km
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Recalls

2 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL 25V274000 · 2025-04-24 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP 24V674000 · 2024-09-12 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ENGINE 2026-09-23 · NHTSA

Engine has a subtle but noticeable squeaking and chirp sound from the engine when cold and it is noticeable when decelerating, you can hear it then as well. The engine also runs fairly rough for a Cadillac and when decelerating to a stop, the engine RPM will drop significantly run rough and then it will recover. It's …

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2026-09-16 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the rear wheels locked up, and the vehicle came to a complete stop. No warning lights illuminated. The contact attempted …

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-09-06 · NHTSA

On 8/25/2026, my 2024 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L V8 suffered a sudden loss of propulsion at approximately 49,754 miles. While my husband was driving and preparing to enter the highway, the vehicle went into Neutral and lost propulsion. He heard a loud banging noise, the low-oil warning illuminated, and the check-…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-31 · NHTSA

My 2024 Cadillac Escalade had the 6.2 v8 engine recall done in 6/25. I’ve put less than 8k miles on it since and just rolled 32400 miles total. While driving with my family in the car on 8/30 on the highway, it lost all power and just shut off while driving highway speeds. I was able to safely stop but very dangerous.…

ENGINE 2026-08-24 · NHTSA

The engine in our escalade is starting to fail. Our cadillac dealer did their voluntary recall on our escalade at around 15,000 miles. This included a "Pico" listening forgot knock, and once it passed that test they drained the previously factory recommended 0w-20, and re filled with the now recommended 0w-40 with a f…

ENGINE 2026-07-27 · NHTSA

November 19, 2025 I brought my Cadillac Escalade to the dealership under their voluntary recall on the engine. My vehicle passed the pico compression test. The dealership then changed my current oil to a heavier oil and changed the oil cap to match the oil they put in. July 2nd 2026 my husband was driving about 55…

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-07-21 · NHTSA

On June 14, 2026, while driving approximately 70 mph on a Michigan freeway, the 6.2L V8 engine began shaking violently. The vehicle lost oil pressure, warning messages appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle completely lost propulsion and shut down while still in motion. My spouse and child were inside the vehicle…

ENGINE 2026-07-01 · NHTSA

After accelerating from a stop sign to about 60mph on a 2 lane road, the engine shut off and the vehicle changed to neutral. I had to glide the truck down the road and off to the side. Vehicle would not start and had to be towed to a Cadillac dealership on a flatbed.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2026-06-24 · NHTSA

Driving on the freeway at 70mph, vehicle lost power and slowed down with no warning. Gas pedal unresponsive. Received message on screen to start vehicle. was able to swerve to shoulder lane out of oncoming traffic's way just in time for it to come to a full stop and never start again. When attempted to start vehicl…

POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-06-01 · NHTSA

I want to report several recurring issues with my 2024 Escalade transmission:Rough/Hard Shifting: Drivers experience jerky, clunking, or harsh shifting, especially when accelerating or decelerating.Transmission Slipping: The vehicle slipped between gears, impacting performance.Delayed Engagement: A delay or clunking s…

ENGINE 2026-04-22 · NHTSA

On Sunday April 19th at approximately 12:00pm. I was driving on NJ’s garden state parkway when the car had catastrophic engine failure at highway speeds. I lost full power, including power steering, and brakes. This SUV could have killed my family and I if I was unable to use brute force to control it into the right l…

ENGINE 2026-04-17 · NHTSA

Vehicle experienced catastrophic failure while going approximately 45 miles per hour in the middle lane of one of the busiest streets in the city…my [XXX] son was in the vehicle when this occurred….I am a disabled veteran who purchased this vehicle for transportation for son and his team mates to sporting events and …

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