SA said the issue stems from engine bearing failures in GM's L87 6.2-liter engine installed in the 2019-2021, 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2019-2021, 2024 GMC Sierra 1500; 2021, 2024 Chevrolet Suburban; 2021, 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2021, 2024 GMC Yukon; 2021, 2024 GMC Yukon XL; 2021, 2024 Cadillac Escalade; and the 2021, 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV. NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation into the issues in January 2025, which led to a recall in...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

GM to launch eyes-off driving on Cadillac Escalade in 2028, with conversational AI On October 22, GM announced it will introduce eyes-off driving in 2028 on the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Unlike vision-only systems, GM builds on redundancy with lidar, radar, and cameras integrated into the vehicle’s design. At the core is sensor fusion with the lidar, radar, and cameras building a perception layer; real-world driving data training the model; and hig...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

GM reveals centralized vehicle computing platform for EV, ICE vehicles On October 22, General Motors announced it will launch a centralized computing platform and next-gen electrical architecture across EV and ICE-powered vehicles, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028.  The powertrain agnostic architecture dramatically reduces the number of vehicle modules, simplifying design, improving reliability, and enabling faster software updates...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

ents. Knowing now that ICE volumes will remain higher, GM has decided to onshore production of the Chevrolet Blazer, and redesign and extend the Cadillac XT5 in the U.S., as well as developing a next-gen Cadillac CT5. When Orion Assembly comes back online in early 2027, it will produce the Cadillac Escalade and then add its next-gen full-size, light duty pickup trucks.  Barra said the company is also making significant progress on its autonomous...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

will continue to evaluate and adjust operations based on the market and customer demand.” GM told employees August 27 that it planned to partially shut down first- and second-shift production temporarily beginning September 2, impacting 160 workers and production of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ, but not that of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups.  Those workers, along with about 120 who have been on layoff since...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/11

vrolet Traverse, and Buick Envista all had their best-ever third quarter sales. Among its brands:     •    Buick total sales were down 14.0% in Q3 to 40,780 units, though the Enclave SUV was up 59.6% to 8,239 units.     •    Cadillac total sales were up 25.0% to 46,525 units, with the Escalade SUV up 28.9% to 11,332 units.      •    Chevrolet total sales were up 8.3% to 458,189 units. Equinox EV sales were up 156.7% to 25,08...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

nda Prelude  Kia K4 Hatchback  Mercedes-Benz CLA  Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

EV manufacturing plant Factory Zero will partially shut down its first and second shift production temporarily beginning September 2, the day after Labor Day, and resume October 6. The move impacts approximately 360 employees. The company confirmed that production of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ will be impacted as the company matches production to EV demand. “Factory Zero is making temporary adjustments to production to align to...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

ly lead up to the first Super One vehicle coming off the line at FX’s manufacturing facility in Hanford, California. Earlier this week, the company announced that it has secured USD 105 million in financing to fund the launch of the FX Super One. While the company made comparisons to the Cadillac Escalade and described it a Faraday Future design, the FX Super One appears very similar to Great Wall Motors’ Wey Alpine 9. The Super One is planne...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

GM to move Cadillac Escalade to Orion plant, as well as Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra On July 15, General Motors said it plans to produce the Cadillac Escalade SUV, as well as the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at Orion Assembly in early 2027, according to GM spokeswoman Tara Kuhnen. GM said that the expansion of the Orion site has already been made, with a new body shop and space addition to the paint shop, and includes ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ear in the U.S. in plants including: Orion Assembly will begin production of ICE-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks in early 2027 to meet strong demand. As a result, GM’s Factory ZERO will be the dedicated assembly location for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Orion was originally slated to produce EV trucks after retooling. Fairfax Assembly will support product...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

. Employees at the Tonawanda plant will be working overtime to build more of these engines. The recall pertains to the 2021-2024 model years of GM full-size trucks and SUVs powered by the V8, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 ad Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV. The original problem had to do with connecting rod and crankshaft components with unspecified manufacturing defects during the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

h, after nearly 900,000 2019-2024 model year vehicles were investigated for engine failure in January 2025. The recall includes nearly 600,000 vehicles in the U.S., affecting 2021-2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Tahoes, and Suburbans; GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons, and Yukon XLs; and Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs that are equipped with GM’s 6.2-liter L87 engine. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor Tr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

not tariff-related, the company confirmed.  The majority of the reductions will be in the battery pack manufacturing area, and the workers will not be given a definite return date. Factory ZERO produces the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV SUV and pickup, and all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. It employs roughly 4,500 workers, according to the company’s site.  (Detroit Free Press article on April 10, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

T6 at the Spring Hill plant will be replaced by the Cadillac Vistiq, the new all-electric three-row SUV. The outgoing XT6 starts at around USD 52,590, while the Vistiq starts at USD 78,790, including a USD 1,395 destination charge. The XT6, introduced in 2020, has target demographics similar to the Escalade, meaning an annual household income of at least USD 200,000. The Spring Hill plant, which also produces the electric Cadillac Lyriq and Acura...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

GM and Dolby bring Dolby Atmos to Cadillac's entire 2026 EV line On March 10, General Motors and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. announced that Dolby Atmos will be supported as an available feature across Cadillac's entire 2026 electric vehicle lineup, including the 2026 Escalade IQL, Escalade IQ, Lyriq-V, Optiq, Vistiq, and more.  The move will begin with the Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq, available through Amazon Music. This collaboration marks the begin...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

Cadillac introduces all-electric 2026 Escalade IQL On March 5, Cadillac introduced its all-electric 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, the lengthened version of the Escalade IQL that provides the additional third-row passenger and cargo capacity to meet the lifestyle needs of customers who require extra space. Seating is available for up to seven total passengers with ample storage for cargo and gear behind the third row, or more storage yet with the po...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

roughly double in size.  GM says most revenue from Super Cruise comes from adding the technology as a vehicle option, which costs from USD 2,200-2,500. After the trial, Super Cruise costs USD 25 per month or USD 250 per year. Super Cruise will be sold as standard on Cadillac EVs, including the new Escalade IQ, Vistiq and Optiq, Barra said.  “Our customer-focused strategy with Super Cruise is to continuously refine and expand its capabilities ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

scheduled for February 17 according to sources familiar with the matter, at the GM Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee, which also currently builds the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq. Built on the GM BEV3 platform, the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is positioned between the Cadillac Lyriq and the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is powered by a standard dual-motor drive system delivering 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. The 102-kWh battery ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Cadillac 2025 Optiq deliveries begin in U.S. Deliveries of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq are now underway in the U.S., providing the brand with a BEV crossover positioned below the Cadillac Lyriq, which itself is positioned below the Vistiq, and Escalade IQ. The 2025 Optiq features a fastback profile and sharply-swept A-pillars, and vertically-oriented headlights and lighting signatures which flow into the hood. In the U.S. and Canadian markets, the Op...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29