Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (77.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 6.9× the median for that category across the 2584 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 103 · 77.4% | Recalled | Recall 25V274000 |
| Power Train | 19 · 14.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 16 · 12% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 · 9.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 · 9% | Recalled | Recall 25V274000 |
| Service Brakes | 4 · 3% | Recalled | Recall 24V674000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 133 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 22V903000 · 2022 · reported 12/08/2022
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 23V642000 · 2023 · reported 09/20/2023
A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V674000 · 2024 · reported 09/12/2024
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 25V274000 · 2025 · reported 04/24/2025
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“We were driving on an interstate in Indiana and the car jerked and then automatically went into neutral. We couldnât accelerate or put the car…”NHTSA complaint 11744479 — filed 06/16/2026 · ENGINE
“I was driving at highway speeds when my vehicle suddenly lost power and began rapidly decelerating. The vehicle eventually stalled in the middle of the…”NHTSA complaint 11739194 — filed 05/21/2026 · ENGINE
“As a loyal GM customer who has purchased three Cadillac Escalades and had them exclusively serviced at Cadillac dealerships, , I am writing regarding my…”NHTSA complaint 11738840 — filed 05/19/2026 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 103 of 133 NHTSA complaints (77.4%), followed by power train (19), electrical system (16), fuel/propulsion system (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V903000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
