2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV: raw data

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vehicle2020 / cadillac / escalade-esv
known issues2 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-02)
complaints21 on file (2020-12-20 → 2026-06-12)
recalls2
investigations0
farsnot identifiable in FARS
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

6.2L V8 engine failure and lifter wearENGINE14 complaints2025-01 → 2026-06escalade-esv-2020-engine-lifter-failure
  • 11727921 My original factory 2020 Escalade 6.2L engine suddenly without warning seized while driving on a two lane undivided highway. I was forced to steer and brake the vehicle from 70mph to the shoulder of the road
  • 11710428 The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact allowed the vehicle to coast to the shoulder of the roadway and shifted into park(P)
  • 11639250 We had a catastrophic engine failure when it seized up due to the rod bearing wear issue I read yesterday that your agency was investigating. I was told I need a new engine by my mechanic
Wheel separation with steering airbag non-deploymentAIR BAGS, WHEELS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 complaints2020-12 → 2024-03escalade-esv-2020-wheel-separation-airbag
  • 11577251 Right front wheel fell off, traction control system and forward collision system were disabled, leaving me stranded on I75
  • 11384282 DRIVING 94 WEST BOUND JUMPED OFF MY SEAT AND REMEMBERED I DIDN'T JUST HIT ANYTHING ON THE ROAD. TIRE PASSED ME AND SEATBELT STRANGLED ME WHEN IT PULLED. GRABBED AHOLD OF STEERING WHEEL AND MADE SURE NOT TO HIT ANY OBJECTS OR ANYONE
  • 11384854 STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. RIGHT REAR TIRE POP IN FREEWAY 94 WESTBOUND ON 13 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2020

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
212020-12-202026-06-1230ENGINE:14; AIR BAGS:4; WHEELS:4; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:3; STRUCTURE:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V11500025/02/2021TIRESGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
19V83700021/11/2019FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/cadillac/escalade-esv
@misc{wrenchpro_2020_cadillac_escalade_esv_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/cadillac/escalade-esv}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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