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2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

15L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,778

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025225 · manufacturer campaign N252494000 / N252494001 / N252494002

24 April 2025

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2021–2024 · Silverado 2021–2024 · Suburban 2021–2024 · Tahoe 2021–2024 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connecting rods and/or crankshaft components may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 6.2 L V8 gas engine.

Why it matters

An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass the engine inspection, the dealer will replace the oil with a higher viscosity oil, install a new oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and add an insert to the owner's manual.

49,848 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2023472 · manufacturer campaign N232417190

24 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2021–2023 · Silverado 2022–2024 · Suburban 2021–2023 · Tahoe 2021–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on when the ambient light level drops below a certain point (1000 lux).

Why it matters

Headlamps that don't turn on as it becomes dark outside could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the body control module (BCM) software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.

163,611 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 9% of 193 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
352 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV at 15 L/100 km combined, emitting 352 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,778 in fuel, producing roughly 5,630 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.