Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 52 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
52
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 25, 2026
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...
| 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 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... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2021 Cadillac experienced a catastrophic engine failure that is mechanically identical to a known... |
| 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... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the ... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The connecting rod and crankshaft failed while driving on the interstate causing loss of power. |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign N... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed sp... |