2021 Cadillac Escalade Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
averageThe 2021 Cadillac Escalade has multiple NHTSA recalls across fuel, engine, lighting, and seatbelt systems, so recall history is a meaningful concern. Owner-reported issues cluster around electronics, transmission behavior, and suspension components, giving it an overall average reliability profile.
Open Recalls (5)
Fuel System, Diesel
On diesel-equipped vehicles, the original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
Campaign: 24V797 | Reported: 2024-10-24
Engine
Certain 6.2L V8 gas engines may have manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and/or crankshaft components that can lead to engine damage or engine failure.
Campaign: 25V274 | Reported: 2025-05-08
Fuel System, Gasoline
A supplier defect in the fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can cause the engine to stall or not start.
Campaign: 21V739 | Reported: 2021-09-29
Exterior Lighting
The daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on, reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing crash risk.
Campaign: 22V827 | Reported: 2022-10-27
Seat Belts
The third-row seatbelt buckle retaining rivet may not have been properly formed, which can reduce seatbelt effectiveness in a crash.
Campaign: 22V617 | Reported: 2022-08-18
Known Issues
Infotainment screen freezing or rebooting
Typical mileage: 5,000-60,000
$0 - $1,500
Transmission hesitation, harsh shifting, or delayed engagement
Typical mileage: 20,000-80,000
$300 - $4,500
Air suspension or ride-height faults
Typical mileage: 40,000-90,000
$500 - $3,500
Electrical glitches and warning-light faults
Typical mileage: 10,000-70,000
$150 - $2,000
Sunroof or roof-leak complaints
Typical mileage: 15,000-70,000
$200 - $1,800
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