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2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD

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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$110,095
MSRP with Destination$111,890
Destination Charge$1,795
Engine
Engine Type6.2L V-8 VVT with direct injection and Dynamic Fuel Management; both with cast aluminum block and heads
Horsepower420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm (6.2L) rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cyl, variable valve timing (6.2L); DOHC, 4 valves/cyl (3.0L diesel)
Bore and Stroke103.25 x 92.0 (6.2L)
Injection TypeDirect high-pressure fuel injection with Dynamic Fuel Management (6.2L); common-rail direct injection at 36,250 psi
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Differential TypeFinal drive ratio: 3.23 (6.2L and 3.0L diesel)
Transmission
TransmissionHydra-Matic 10-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil-over-shocks with stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control available
Rear SuspensionIndependent multilink with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control available
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDuralife vented disc (size not listed in source)
Rear Brake DiscDuralife vented disc (size not listed in source)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front22-in. aluminum
Wheels Rear22-in. aluminum
Tires FrontP275/50R22SL all-season
Tires RearP275/50R22SL all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length227 in
Width81.1 in
Height76.4 in
Wheelbase134.1 in
Front Track68.4 in
Rear Track68.1 in
Cargo Volume41.5 ft³
Curb Weight5,993 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front42.3 in
Headroom Rear38.9 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear41.7 in
Shoulder Room Front65.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear64.6 in
Hip Room Front61.7 in
Hip Room Rear61.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD
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

Most-cited areas
Engine67
Power Train15
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Electrical System8
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Unknown Or Other6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 2, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“We bought my 2022 Cadillac Escalade brand new in mid July from a Cadillac dealership.. fast-forward early September ( I remember because my son was in a wedding at the end of September) and we were…”
Sep 28, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“This is a POST-REMEDY FAILURE. Please associate with EA26005. The replacement engine installed in July 2025 under recall 25V-274 has now failed at approximately 16,000 miles. In August 2026 at 70,606…”
Sep 28, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“While driving approximately 55 mph on a public road, the 6.2L V8 (RPO L87) engine failed catastrophically and the vehicle lost propulsion. The pistons in cylinders 1 and 2 exploded and were ejected…”
Sep 9, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“My issue is with the telematics module that no longer functions as it should. My GPS, Super-Cruise, OnStar, WiFi, MyCadillac App, and all other so called safety features touted by OnStar are…”
Sep 9, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the engine seized. There was no warning light…”

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.

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