2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subject: Safety Complaint – 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV Transmission Failure After Recall Repair To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. VIN: [XXX] My vehicle experienced a serious transmission malfunction where the vehicle would not…”
filed May 13, 2026
“I own a 2022 Cadillac Escalade equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine. While driving in [XXX] near [XXX] and XXX [XXX] , the engine suddenly failed without warning and left me stranded in traffic. Prior to the failure, there were either no warning signs or insufficient warning indicators to safely…”
filed May 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheelsCampaign 26V085000 · Feb 13, 2026
Power Train problems in other Escalade Esv years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade Esv | 3 | 15% |
| 2023 Escalade Esv | 16 | 23% |
| 2021 Escalade Esv | 11 | 17% |
| 2020 Escalade Esv | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Escalade Esv | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 Escalade Esv | 8 | 22% |
| 2007 Escalade Esv | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 Escalade Esv | 5 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.