2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

9 recalls, 100 complaints - 1,309 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover ... Read more

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 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 1-800-462-878... Read more

12 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

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 d... Read more

Consequence

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 le... Read more

597,571 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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 caus... Read more

Consequence

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, 202... Read more

463,295 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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 requireme... Read more

Consequence

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 ... Read more

338,735 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

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 no... Read more

484,155 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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. ... Read more

1,789 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

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 un... Read more

Consequence

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 ... Read more

14,939 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), ... Read more

Consequence

The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrol... Read more

285,622 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could resu... Read more

Consequence

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-4... Read more

94,641 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

100 total complaints 6 crashes 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	13
POWER TRAIN	11
STEERING	6
AIR BAGS	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
STRUCTURE	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	2

Incident date: Sep 9, 2026

My husband and I were on the toll when the steering wheel completely unattached.

Crash

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

The engine started clicking and rumbling out of no where. I have done every maintenance protocol since buying and was told there was a recall on all of these engines. Somehow mine is not covered in the recall?

Incident date: Aug 29, 2026

My vehicle died in the middle of an intersection, I was stranded in the intersection, I could not put it in neutral to move it out of the way. Luckily I was in town and not on the freeway. That is my issue. My cadi had to be dragged onto a tow truck bed and dropped at my local gm dealer in wabas... Read more

Incident date: Aug 29, 2026

Incident date: Jul 10, 2026

My car has 79k miles and it just went in for a new transmission. I was out of town and the transmission went out along with starter

Incident date: Jun 11, 2026

Driving my 2021 Escalade on interstate and engine began emitting sudden, loud metallic tapping. Oil pressure dropped off and a reduced power warning came on HUD. Acceleration dropped off, forcing him to coast dangerously across three lanes of traffic to the shoulder. Coasted to dealership—-some... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2026

Incident date: Jun 17, 2024

Vehicle was sent the dealership 4 times since 2024 for leaking oil. Was told it was a rear main seal each time. Dealership said they replaced it and 2 weeks later the vehicle leaks again. It is now at the dealership and they tell us the crankshaft failed.

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

Bought a 2021 Escalade and at 50,000 miles it turned off at the middle of intersection while riding with my kids taking them to basketball. I had it towed to Cadillac they said it needed a new battery I left with new battery and broke down on the interstate while trying to pick up kids from school. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

On the day I was driving my 2021 Escalade had completely stopped in the middle of traffic , the vehicle was looked over by a certified mechanic and stated that it was at the full level of oil 0w-20 as stated to be put in by gm on the oil cap he stated that the motor L87 which is in my vehicle is und... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Jul 23, 2026

I am reporting a safety hazard and a failure by Ford Motor Company to properly remedy the mandatory Takata Airbag Recall. Following the recall repair, a technician reassembly error left the airbag warning light permanently illuminated, meaning my Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is completely dis... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Both left and right CV axles make loud clicking, grinding noise when turning. I reported this issue to Honda at around 6,500 miles. At first I was told we are waiting for a solution. Now the dealership's service manager says that there is no safety issue and that Honda has no intention of fixing th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear spring holder had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2026

November 2025 I was on the freeway when I heard a loud bang. With my two young children in the car, I pulled off and inspected my car to find the rear moon roof glass had exploded. Luckily at the time, I had the shade closed or the glass would have been on my children and their car seats. I took it ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2026

I was driving on the highway. All of a sudden, my engine started making knocking noises. Shortly after that, the car started to lose power, and immediately the low engine oil light came on. I pulled over immediately to check the engine oil level. Oil level was normal. I restarted the car, but t... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2026

Around XXX the car was suddenly unable to accelerate properly. When pushing the accelerator, the engine would rev only after a long lag, would rev significantly higher than normal without shifting, and the acceleration response was dramatically less than usual. It felt as if the engine simply had no... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2026

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV, built October 2020 by BMW AG (Germany). In-service Oct 28, 2021. Vehicle intermittently shows "Drivetrain Malfunction — you can continue driving" warning. DME scan reveals 5 fault codes, all for the conventional 12V pinion starter: 21A50A — Pinion starter: timeou... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

My engine failed due to a known piston problem code P1327. The recall 203 was performed 7/1/22 which put in a sensor so the dealership said that Hyundai said they do not have to fix it because it is out of warranty at 141,000 miles and was manufactured in South Korea so they say it doesn't qualify f... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2026

It has a miss in cylinder 2. I understand there is a recall about this problem and I would like Ford to take care of problem. I have been driving Fords since 1960 and I also retired from a Ford dealership in Texas after 22+ years of service. Would like to hear back from you on this matter.

Incident date: Feb 21, 2026

My vehicle has now experienced a serious electrical malfunction a few times, including one again today. Each time, the car suddenly loses power and drops to 40 mph, the steering wheel shakes, and all warning lights come on. This is extremely dangerous and puts my safety—and the safety of others—... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2026

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

ICCU failure, left stranded for a tow

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

ICCU failure, left stranded for a tow

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the trunk lid opened unexpectedly. While attempting to close the trunk lid the trunk lid, the trunk lid failed to remain closed. Several attempts were needed to securely close the trunk lid. The vehicle was ta... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

Discovered oil leak after smelling burning oil in garage. I have the 2 liter turbo motor.. Service tech at VW confirms loose cover bolts plus an additional leak. Online search shows recall for same problem with Audis equipped with same motor because of fire hazard. I have video of inspection bu... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

My 2021 Kia Soul is exhibiting a severe safety defect documented in Recall SC336: frequent, unpredictable stalling in traffic ("Loss of Motive Power") and audible engine knocking. These symptoms create a high risk of a rear-end collision or being stranded in a dangerous traffic situation. The vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle seller advised the contact that the mileage was 196,000 prior to the purchase. Upon purchasing and driving the vehicle, the contact noticed that the odometer was inoperable. The vehicle was a d... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The odor was more prominent while the vehicle was idling. The RPM fluctuated while idling, causing the vehicle to stall. The contact would depress the brake pe... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1996 Ford Bronco. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was approximately 109,599. It was later discovered that the mileage was approximately 180,000 in 2007-2008.

Incident date: Feb 21, 2026

All normal sounds completely stop working, no audio or volume at all: no turn signal, no collision warning, no GPS audio, no radio; no hands-free phone volume. Hyundai Service department advised they have never heard of this type of incident. All warning systems are completely silent.

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

The brakes squeal when reversing and sometimes when you’re driving forward coming to a stop. It has done this since the day I picked it up at the dealership. The dealership says there’s no remedy for it yet. The next thing is the front fog lights also draw moisture just like the rear reverse li... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

On February 19, 2026, I contacted Hendrick Toyota Apex (1210 Laura Village Rd, Apex, NC 27523) to schedule repair for two open safety recalls on my 2000 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [XXX] ) under NHTSA Campaign #09V444, Toyota Campaigns BXD and BZD. The dealership incorrectly refused to perform either recall... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think it’s may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim on the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

The digital instrument cluster in my 2024 Genesis GV70 has failed multiple times while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on December 20, 2025 for instrument cluster malfunction. The vehicle remained in the shop for approximately four weeks, and the instrument cluster module was repla... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2026

Auto dimming headlights, regardless of any changes settings will only engage the high beams a few seconds at a time regardless of current lighting conditions or light on the road. Even in the total lack of any extension light source the lights will change to high beams and a few seconds later revert... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

I am writing about my recent engine failure on my 2016 Chevy Silverado High Country. This is a 4x4 with the 6.2L motor. My engine has failed at only 66,790 miles due to the lifter issue that seems to be common with these motors. I noticed a loud ticking from my motor that was getting worse. I took i... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

UNKNOWN Steering assist reduced has been issued to the vehicle. Upon inspection we are being told that the steering rack needs to be replaced to resolve the issue.

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

Bought this car in 2022 and had no problems until 1/2/26. Car was charging at home and suddenly stopped. Got a check electrical system warning light. Took it to the dealer to get checked out and the ICCU needs to be replaced. Despite everything online saying that it is covered on the 10 year/100... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2025

Steering is now popping while turning. Only has 2000 miles on it. Apparently a very widespread issue according to online with no fixes. The steering racks are replaced and the noise and issue returns.

Incident date: May 2, 2025

Received a letter about recall letter about peeling paint. Paint was ok at time of letter. A year later the paint is now peeling from every panel. Toyota says the campaign has ended and there is nothing they can do. But customer relations also said there are many people calling in after the fact wit... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

The thermostat is stuck open and needs replaced. If left as it is, could create overheating issues for the engine and even more damage. A service engine light was illuminated prior to finding the issue. The light was accompanied by a warning about assisted steering. Two days after the light first ca... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

Electric Power Steering Low indicator displayed while driving. It re-appeared several times over the past days. Called dealer and awaiting their response.

Incident date: May 1, 2025

I star failed and I could not use any of my lane assist. All features quit working that were to help me with other cars approaching failed. Radio quit work it working. Battery in car needed to be replaced and car needed to be jumped started. Curse control did not work. Had less than 2000 miles on ca... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2025

1.Airbag did not deploy but it did pop up from steringwheel and there is powder present. 2. Service at the dealership told me based on description that it is airbag failure and that there is no recalls for such on my car. 3.The vehicle is seating at the wrecker yard. UNKNOWN what if any inspection... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 13, 2025

While driving 35 mph on a busy street, our vehicle completely lost power. The vehicle started violently shaking until I came to a complete stop. Many warning lights came on. Two primary: "Hybrid Malfunction", "Engine Malfunction" along with a couple others. When I stopped the car completely, it to... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2024

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? While driving, the passenger seat side airbag deployed unexpectedly. I was moving slowly, just starting to cross an intersection after a traffic light turned green, when the airbag in the passenger sea... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The vehicle was taken t... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk	21.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

1,309 manufacturer communications from 587 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	213
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	201
350000 EQUIPMENT	187
100000 POWER TRAIN	97
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	51
160000 STRUCTURE	47
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	37
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	34

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure of the valve body.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure of the valve body.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stor

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for technicians in cases of an ETRS system fault or a no start condition - If the vehicle needs to be moved, it is recommended to use wheel dollies, tire skates or the NEW Manual Park Re

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause of the concerns related to the MIL or the engine running rough.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure you the valve body.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure you the valve body.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides a procedure replace the tappet that is located on the fuel door.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure replace the tappet that is located on the fuel door.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This bulletin advises the tech that there are extra characters on the fuel injector and to ignore the last numbers when identifying flow rate.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the valve lifter and guides to correct customer concerns of Poor Engine Performance, Engine Misfires, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnosti

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagemen

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

010000 STEERING

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on MDI 2 Required When Programming Vehicles with Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on MDI 2 Required When Programming Vehicles with Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

This informational bulletin provides information on when the customer engage SuperCruise, their vehicle will immediately veer to the left and center itself on the left-hand lane line. During normal driving and/or if normal/adaptive cruise i

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle

100000 POWER TRAIN

220000 SEATS

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of SUV Second Row Seat Bolt Torque Pattern.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides Changes to the Automatic Stop/Start feature for Certain 2021 Escalade models, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, Sierra 1500, Yukon models Equipped with RPO NSS.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides Changes to the Automatic Stop/Start feature for Certain 2021 Escalade models, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, Sierra 1500, Yukon models Equipped with RPO NSS.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular Production Option Code (JL1) be installed on their Full-Size Pickup o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

220000 SEATS

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Second Row Seat Loose and/or Clicking.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

010000 STEERING

100000 POWER TRAIN

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration Bulletin Provides High Voltage Battery Exchange Process Information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Warranty Administration Bulletin Provides High Voltage Battery Exchange Process Information.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a condition of a Ticking Noise from the Engine.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC ESCALADE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Open , Model Year: 2021

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that r... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2021

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

EA, Open , Model Year: 2021

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 C... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2021

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged en... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and C... hevrolet Silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and MY 2015 through 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs.If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. GM stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to foreign debris such as oil sludge in the engine oil. GM stated that this debris can become trapped by the oil inlet filter screen. Under normal operation, this screen allows a small amount of oil into the brake vacuum pump. The foreign debris can, over time, clog the pump which can cause a loss of lubrication and a reduction in the amount of vacuum produced leading to a hard pedal and extended stopping distance.On December 13, 2018, GM issued a Special Coverage (N182202780) for the brake vacuum pump issue in MY 2014-2017 trucks and 2015-2017 SUVs on the K2XX platform for 6 years or 72,000 miles. Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt. Consumers received notification of the coverage via mail. On September 6, 2019, GM notified NHTSA that it was conducting safety recall 19V-645 which reprograms the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and included approximately 3.5 million trucks and SUVs. In October 2019, GM extended the terms of special coverage N182202780 to 10 years or 150,000 miles as well as now including the entire scope of recall 19V-645. In October 2020, GM expanded the scope of coverage N182202780 to include the MY 2018 Escalade and 2019 Tahoe.The remedy implemented in GM recall 19V-645 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Loss of vacuum assist now occurs at a progressive rate as well as there being a more timely warning of a brake problem to the driver through the driver information center (DIC). In view of the recall action and revision to the special coverage, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Brake line corrosion failure

On January 11, 2011, ODI opened EA11-001 to investigate allegations of premature brake line corrosion failure in model year (MY) 1999 through 2003 General Motors (GM) full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles sold or registered in the following region of the United States that NHTSA has vie... wed as salt states for investigations of corrosion related issues:Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.The subject vehicles represent the first five MY's of GM's GMT800 platform production, of which approximately 2,038,504 vehicles were sold in salt states (the subject vehicles).The GMT800 platform includes the following vehicles:1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 series pick-up trucks; 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon sport utility vehicles; and 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Avalanche sport-utility vehicles.General Motors produced a total of approximately 10,427,062 GMT800 vehicles for sales in the United States, including almost 5 million that were sold in salt states.Although there are over 60 different brake pipe routing configuration used in GMT800 vehicles, with the exception of the rear crossover pipes in MY 200x-2007 vehicles that changed from rear disc to drum brakes, all of the vehicles use brake pipes from the same supplier with a common double-wall, brazed steel pipe design with a combination of hot dip Zinc-Aluminum corrosion protection coating and Aluminum paint outer layer known in the industry as AlGal (ASTM-B750). ODI analysis of field data regarding GMT800 vehicles identified a total of 3,645 complaints of brake pipe corrosion failures, including 107 alleging crashes, and 40 injuries.Though only 20% of total GMT800 production, due to age and region the subject vehicles account for a disproportionate share of the failure experience; with 2,702 of the complaints (75%), 88 of the crashes (82%) and 20 of the injuries (50%) reported in those vehicles.Analysis of the complaints showed strong correlations to vehicle age and region.For vehicles with less than 8 years of service, the complaint rates were minimal for all regions.In the salt states the failure rates begin to climb as the vehicles advance in age, particularly in the Northeast corner of the United States.The complaint rates in the salt states go from less than 0.1 incident per thousand vehicles (IPTV) at 7 years in service to over 1.0 IPTV after the 12th year of service for the subject pickup trucks and utility vehicles.Most of the failures reported to ODI occurred in vehicles with more than 10 years in service.ODI?s investigation did not identify any specific defect conditions that were causing or contributing to the brake pipe failures.Nor did the analysis isolate the problem to any subject vehicle sub-populations when analyzed by vehicle type or production range.The investigation found that vehicles experiencing brake pipe corrosion failures were likely to have general patterns of excessive corrosion on the majority of the brake pipe assembly and appear to be occurring due to expected wear out for the brake pipe coating material used in the subject vehicles and the environmental conditions in severe corrosion states.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor tRead more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION(ODI) DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-010, GM PROVIDED ODI WITH 41 ALLEGATIONS OF NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES INCLUDING 16 ALLEGATIONS OF FIRES ORIGINATING WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.ONE OF T... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION THAT MAY RESULT IN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AND EXTENDED STOPP... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

THIS INVESTIGATION INVOLVES THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (GM)THROTTLE BODY (TB) UTILIZED IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 SILVERADO, SIERRA, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, AVALANCHE AND YUKON (SUBJECT VEHICLE(S)) WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES. THE TB VALVE MAY INTERMITTENTLY STICK IN A CLOSED POSITION.IN SUCH A... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

THROTTLE STICKING

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

CADILLAC ESCALADE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC ESCALADE across all model years (1999, 2026).

101 Total Recalls

2,369 Total Complaints

11 Investigations

145 Reported Crashes

74 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC ESCALADE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	42	View
2025	1	32	View
2024	2	70	View
2023	4	199	View
2022	4	119	View
2021 (current)	9	100
2020	2	16	View
2019	0	29	View
2018	1	29	View
2017	2	78	View
2016	4	123	View
2015	9	145	View
2014	2	30	View
2013	4	24	View
2012	3	32	View
2011	6	53	View
2010	3	47	View
2009	5	89	View
2008	4	180	View
2007	4	320	View
2006	2	26	View
2005	4	64	View
2004	4	99	View
2003	6	111	View
2002	3	164	View
2001	1	3	View
2000	4	96	View
1999	5	46	View

Other CADILLAC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ESCALADE ESV	128	666	View
CTS	64	3,088	View
ESCALADE EXT	63	126	View
DEVILLE	59	3,662	View
FLEETWOOD	50	265	View
SEVILLE	46	1,049	View
BROUGHAM	46	69	View
SRX	43	4,144	View

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