2025 Escalade ESV V Electrical Issues

[Tonic2Limes]

I bought this car new in December 2025 after driving an Audi for 9 years. I absolutely love this car. However, March 2026 this car started quickly going down hill. I had the battery replaced once and I just brought it back to the dealership for its third service this morning (April 20) for all the same issues.

When driving, the antilock brake warning comes on, something about the airbags, and then when I park it, all electrical operations die. I cannot open the driver side doors. If i open any of the doors the running boards do not fold out. I have had to call On Star four separate times to jump it. (Yes, now I’ve purchased my own portable jumper)

Is this normal for GM cars? Has anyone ever experienced this on their V? Any recommendations for proceeding with Lemon Law? I don’t feel safe driving this car with my toddler and infant these days.

[newdude]

22 hours ago, Tonic2Limes said:

I bought this car new in December 2025 after driving an Audi for 9 years. I absolutely love this car. However, March 2026 this car started quickly going down hill. I had the battery replaced once and I just brought it back to the dealership for its third service this morning (April 20) for all the same issues.

When driving, the antilock brake warning comes on, something about the airbags, and then when I park it, all electrical operations die. I cannot open the driver side doors. If i open any of the doors the running boards do not fold out. I have had to call On Star four separate times to jump it. (Yes, now I’ve purchased my own portable jumper)

Is this normal for GM cars? Has anyone ever experienced this on their V? Any recommendations for proceeding with Lemon Law? I don’t feel safe driving this car with my toddler and infant these days.

 

 

There are two TSBs they should try looking at.

 

PIT6476A Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

 

and

 

GM Service Bulletin PIT6427: Parasitic Battery Draw and Sunshade Voltage Issues

 

 

The battery is being drained.  They need to check the things in these PIs and see if one of them is the cause.  

Edited April 21 by newdude

[Jerry455]

There is also a bulletin 26-NA-038, Glass Breakage Loop, that could also be an issue. The dealer should be diagnosing this not you. Take it in and let them fix it. Cadillac has a very good warranty and dealer services, make them take care of you.

[GMCustomerService]

Safety is a top priority for us here at General Motors. Learning that your doors do not unlock and electrical components shut off unexpectedly is not what we hope to hear, especially with a recently purchased Escalade ESV. Please fill out a support request form with more details on this so our team can provide assistance as soon as possible: https://s.cadillac.com/support-request. We will look out for your contact.