2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum 4x4
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The 2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum 4x4 is a 420-hp 6.2-liter with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $108,595 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 Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $108,595 |
| MSRP with Destination | $110,490 |
| Destination Charge | $1,895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.2L VVT DI DFM OHV V-8 |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT with Dynamic Fuel Management |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.25 x 92.0 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection with electronic throttle control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic (both engines) |
| Final Drive | 3.23 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular or Premium |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-over, stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive suspension available |
| Rear Suspension | Independent coil-over, stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive suspension available |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Duralife rotor; 4-wheel disc with ABS |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented Duralife rotor; 4-wheel disc with ABS |
| 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 | 211.9 in |
| Width | 81.1 in |
| Height | 76.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in |
| Front Track | 68.4 in |
| Rear Track | 68.1 in |
| 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 | ★★★★★ |
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
| Engine | 110 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
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.