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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 91
Latest campaign: Apr 24, 2025

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	3	Aug 11, 2022	22V617000 21V190000 20V811000
Power train	2	Oct 24, 2024	24V797000 22V036000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Apr 24, 2025	25V274000
Exterior lighting	1	Nov 3, 2022	22V827000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 23, 2021	21V739000
Steering	1	Jun 17, 2021	21V455000
Air bags	1	Jun 10, 2021	21V421000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

3Fixable over the air

Apr 24, 2025Latest campaign


Apr 24, 202525V274000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V274000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. Risk Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000. Campaign NHTSA 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Oct 24, 202424V797000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V797000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up. Risk Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440. Campaign NHTSA 24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
Nov 3, 202222V827000	Exterior lighting: lighting control module software Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V827000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220. Campaign NHTSA 22V827000 · Nov 3, 2022
Aug 11, 202222V617000	Seat belts: critical fasteners A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V617000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed. Risk A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380. Campaign NHTSA 22V617000 · Aug 11, 2022
Jan 27, 202222V036000	Power train: driveline driveshaft Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V036000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure. Risk Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030. Campaign NHTSA 22V036000 · Jan 27, 2022
Sep 23, 202121V739000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V739000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040. Campaign NHTSA 21V739000 · Sep 23, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component91

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

91Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	61	67	0	1	1
Electrical system	14	15	1	0	2
Power train	13	14	1	0	2
Engine and engine cooling	7	8	0	0	0
Service brakes	7	8	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	6	7	0	0	0
Unknown or other	4	4	0	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	4	4	1	0	2
Seat belts	3	3	0	0	0
Structure	2	2	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	2	0	0	0
Suspension	1	1	0	0	0
Steering	1	1	1	0	0
Wheels	1	1	1	0	0
Air bags	1	1	1	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“My 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV (VIN [XXX]) developed an engine failure after receiving the recall remedy for NHTSA recall 25V-274 (GM 6.2L V8 connecting rod/crankshaft defect).”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769583
Engine
“Body of what was just sent to GM- this should answer most/all questions: To the GM Executive Resolution Team, I am escalating a critical safety hazard and severe dealer misconduct involving my 2021 Cadillac Escalade…”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769392
Engine
“I was driving down the interstate going 80 miles an hour and my engine completely shut off.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769179

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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The most recent, 25V274000 (reported April 24, 2025), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (2), engine and engine cooling (1), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 61 complaints out of 91 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.

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Recall summary by component10

Safety recalls10

Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical

Power train: automatic transmission control module

Exterior lighting: lighting control module software

Seat belts: critical fasteners

Power train: driveline driveshaft

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump