Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has 30 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
30
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE | GM issued a special coverage in bulletin N252508341 for the coolant control valve in my vehicle. Thi... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | ENGINE | On 2/21/26, while driving approximately 60 mph, my car experienced a sudden loss of propulsion. The ... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Rod/Main bearing Debris Causing block damage Engine needs rebuild/ replace |
| Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt Also the fuel pump power control nodule failed |
| Feb 11, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MP... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. IN RE: GM Recall N252494000 I received notice in May of 2025 ... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that a customer was operating the vehi... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE | A major recall has been issued due to possible engine failure. It sounds like a ticking time bomb an... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ENGINE | I own a 2021 Cadillac Escalade that falls under the manufacturer recall issued by GM/Cadillac for en... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE | General Motors issued a recall on various 2021-2024 Tahoes and Escalades with 6.2L V8 engines. Sin... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | ENGINE | I was sitting in a drive through when the car just stopped running. I could not get it to restart. E... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. Text from attached document: Last week [ went to get the oil ... |
| May 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Complete engine failure with vehicle only having 79615 miles on the vehicle. Vehicle was inspected ... |
| May 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I have been waiting for GM to send authorization for the dealer to inspect and remedy the engine, as... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1st incident - Car stalled at a red light and had to be towed for repair. It was determined to be th... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Engine Shut off, misfires, put me on side of road twice. Dealer replaced engine with remanufacture... |
| Dec 26, 2024 | ENGINE | We were driving our 2021 Escalade Cadillac on the highway and the check engine light came on and the... |
| Dec 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an ... |