Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
8
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The engine. I’m told my engine is not part of the recall but makes an extremely loud sound on start... |
| May 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Due to issues identified in - Safety Recall N252494001 L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion We have had to... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I purchased my Vehicle a little over a year ago and have had multiple engine repairs. The first issu... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was driving home on the evening of Monday [XXX] in my 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The car began to sh... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We are experiencing the error code "Rear Axle System Off" multiple times per day with this vehicle. ... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I bought this car used and within a couple hundred miles the car would just shut off and the dash li... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MP... |