Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 10 recalls, 91 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
10
Recalls
91
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 24, 2026
21V455000
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehic...
22V036000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehic...
20V811000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Esc...
21V739000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The ...
21V421000
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC...
21V190000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with t...
22V617000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles eq...
22V827000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV ...
24V797000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Esc...
25V274000
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 1...
Overall
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Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving down the interstate going 80 miles an hour and my engine completely shut off. I had to... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | ENGINE | On XXX I had been driving my vehicle with no issues. I had drove from [XXX] to [XXX]. My vehicle h... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with L87 6.2L V8, subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-274 / GM N25249400... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV with the 6.2L L87 engine received the remedy for Safety Recall 25V-274... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Bad motor |
| Jun 20, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving out of state the engine started knocking- I took it to the dealer before it left me st... |
| Jun 14, 2026 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | •Purchased the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury on XXX, at roughly 68,000 miles. •Within ro... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | ENGINE | I purchased a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV and shortly thereafter experienced an engine malfunction. T... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, ther... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign N... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV (VIN [XXX]) developed an engine failure after receiving the recall rem... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | ENGINE | 82.826 miles sounded like a idler pully making dinging noise got louder driving in city went to get ... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ENGINE | This vehicle had its engine replaced at around 33,000 miles. Today, at around 43,000, the replacemen... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | ENGINE | I purchased a used 2021 Cadillac Escalade in May 2025 with approximately 48,000 miles. While drivin... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE | In early February, 2026, a check engine light produced code P1098, engine coolant control valve posi... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | On 12/18/2025 at approximately 73,097 miles, while driving on I-75 near Wildwood, Florida at about 7... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | I am experiencing an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s rear passenger door. The door frequently cannot... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2021 Cadillac experienced a catastrophic engine failure that is mechanically identical to a known... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My wife was driving my kids to their nana and papas house when the vehicle loss power. The vehicle ... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the... |