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2023 Cadillac Escalade Luxury 4x4

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade Luxury 4x4 is a 420-hp 6.2-liter with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $82,295 MSRP.

It makes 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

The Escalade measures 211.9 inches long on a 120.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$82,295
MSRP with Destination$84,190
Destination Charge$1,895
Engine
Engine Type6.2L VVT DI DFM OHV V-8
Displacement6.2 L
Horsepower420 hp
Torque460 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT with Dynamic Fuel Management
Bore and Stroke103.25 x 92.0
Injection TypeDirect injection with electronic throttle control
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission10-speed automatic (both engines)
Final Drive3.23
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelRegular or Premium
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil-over, stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive suspension available
Rear SuspensionIndependent coil-over, stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive suspension available
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented Duralife rotor; 4-wheel disc with ABS
Rear Brake DiscVented Duralife rotor; 4-wheel disc with ABS
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front22 in. aluminum
Wheels Rear22 in. aluminum
Tires FrontP275/50R22SL all-season
Tires RearP275/50R22SL all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length211.9 in
Width81.1 in
Height76.7 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Front Track68.4 in
Rear Track68.1 in
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 ★★★★★
Tested variant: 2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Cadillac ESCALADE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Sep 12, 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

NHTSA campaign 24V674000

Sep 20, 2023 · SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.

Consequence: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232415910.

NHTSA campaign 23V642000

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

143 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Cadillac ESCALADE

Owner Complaints

143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Cadillac ESCALADE (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine110
Power Train21
Electrical System16
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Unknown Or Other10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 19, 2026 · Engine
“I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure on my 2023 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine (currently at 106,000 miles). The engine suffered sudden engine failure while driving / stalling…”
Oct 15, 2026 · Engine
“Vehicle passed the L87 V8 recall inspection, but subsequently suffered sudden engine failure/knocking.”
Oct 6, 2026 · Engine
“Around May 2025; we noticed a ticking/knocking noise coming from our engine. We popped the hood, confirmed the noise was coming from somewhere in the engine. Shut the vehicle off, noticed that the…”
Oct 2, 2026 · Power Train
“The engine stalled in the middle of an intersection ([XXX]). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Sep 30, 2026 · Engine
“I received a recall notice for catastrophic engine failure on my 2023 Cadillac Escalade sport platinum. I took it into Cable Dahmer Caddy Sales. They ran a test and added a thicker oil. My check…”

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 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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