2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD
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The 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD is a 420-hp with a hydra-matic 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $110,095 MSRP.
It makes 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
The Escalade measures 227.0 inches long on a 134.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,993 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $110,095 |
| MSRP with Destination | $111,890 |
| Destination Charge | $1,795 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.2L V-8 VVT with direct injection and Dynamic Fuel Management; both with cast aluminum block and heads |
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm (6.2L) rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl, variable valve timing (6.2L); DOHC, 4 valves/cyl (3.0L diesel) |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.25 x 92.0 (6.2L) |
| Injection Type | Direct high-pressure fuel injection with Dynamic Fuel Management (6.2L); common-rail direct injection at 36,250 psi |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Differential Type | Final drive ratio: 3.23 (6.2L and 3.0L diesel) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-over-shocks with stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control available |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multilink with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control available |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Duralife vented disc (size not listed in source) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Duralife vented disc (size not listed in source) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 22-in. aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 22-in. aluminum |
| Tires Front | P275/50R22SL all-season |
| Tires Rear | P275/50R22SL all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 227 in |
| Width | 81.1 in |
| Height | 76.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.1 in |
| Front Track | 68.4 in |
| Rear Track | 68.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 41.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,993 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 61.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Cadillac ESCALADE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 13, 2026 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Consequence: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V085000
Apr 24, 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
NHTSA campaign 25V274000
Dec 8, 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
NHTSA campaign 22V903000
Aug 11, 2022 · SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Consequence: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
NHTSA campaign 22V617000
85 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Cadillac ESCALADE
Owner Complaints
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Cadillac ESCALADE (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 67 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.