2023 Cadillac Escalade Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 143 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade overview page.
What owners report
“5/7/2026: Travelling on freeway with son at 70-75mph, vehicle shifted itself into Neutral causing loss of acceleration and a message stating vehicle engine needed to…”NHTSA complaint 11737417 — filed 05/12/2026
“Dealership stated they fixed recall ref# N252494000 on 9/24/25. But on 4/9/26 noticed engine noise (knocking), then a lose of power and then vehicle stalled…”NHTSA complaint 11730314 — filed 04/10/2026
“Vehicle: 2023 Cadillac Escalade (VIN: [XXX] ) Dealer: Cadillac Pasadena Case Number (GM Corporate): XXX Refusal to perform a mandatory Federal Safety Recall remedy. Details…”NHTSA complaint 11726077 — filed 03/21/2026
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade: 21 of 143 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade have in total?
143 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
