CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (7 reports).
2021 Cadillac Escalade NA recalls
Fuel Pump Module May Fail, Causing Engine Stalls
The fuel pump power control module in these vehicles can cause the fuel pump to fail or run intermittently.
Software Flaw Can Cause Sudden Loss of Steering Assist
A software issue in the steering control module can cause a loss of power steering assist, either when the vehicle starts or while it is being driven.
Seat Belts May Not Be Securely Attached, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more points where the seat belts attach to the vehicle.
Passenger Seat Belt and Airbag Lights May Be Hidden
On some 2021 Escalade vehicles, the front passenger seat belt and airbag status lights in the overhead console can switch to night mode after a remote start or after the vehicle is turned off and restarted about ten minutes later without opening a door.
Most common 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 7 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message "Service Transmission Now - Unable to Shift Soon" was displayed. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
On 2/21/23, at 1245, I hit the rear bumper of my 2021 Cadillac Escalade when I backed up after I had scraped the driver side of my door panel as I drive thru a gated parking area. I started driving forward, turned left onto the back row of parking area. Suddenly the car accelerated very fast like from 0-60 mph. I quickly tried to step on the brake but the car kept accelerating. I tried to steer the steering wheel away from a parked car that it was headed directly for. The steering wheel locked & wouldnât turn. The car proceeded to hit a Hyundai. It knocked the Hyundai out of its way & continued to surge forward where it hit another parked dodge ram double cab truck. Thatâs when the
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V827000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool showed no present recall.
My wife pulled out of a parking lot and was driving down the road at approximately 30mph when the brakes stopped working entirely. There was no response when she pushed on the brake pedal. The car displayed 3 warnings on the driver display: BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62 MPH TOP SPEED SERVICE STABILITRAK SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM My wife was able to coast into the next parking lot and go uphill to bring the car to a stop. If this had happened on the highway, this brake failure could have killed my wife and children because the BRAKES ENTIRELY STOPPED WORKING. This is a critical safety issue. Reporting it to NHTSA now to work with Cadillac to get this fixed before someone dies driving a
As far as the findings from the diagnosis, the dealer advised that inspection found crank bearing failure. The engine has been ordered but does not have an ETA at this time.
2021 Cadillac Escalade NA questions
Does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA: Fuel Pump Module May Fail, Causing Engine Stalls; Software Flaw Can Cause Sudden Loss of Steering Assist; Seat Belts May Not Be Securely Attached, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Passenger Seat Belt and Airbag Lights May Be Hidden. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (7), Electrical System (3), Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.