2023 Cadillac Escalade Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade overview page.
What owners report
“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
“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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade: 103 of 133 complaints on file (77.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade have in total?
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
