2023 Cadillac Escalade vs 2023 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Cadillac Escalade | 2023 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 842 | 578 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 94 | 11 |
| Power Train | 17 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 5 |
2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 GMC Acadia
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.