2021 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (52), Electrical System (11), Power Train (11).
Key takeaways
- 93 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 52 | 56% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 12% |
| Power Train | 11 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 8% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-15
While driving in a heavy rainstorm on October 15, 2026, the vehicle hydroplaned and every brake warning light came on at once, and the dashboard displayed a message that the brake system had failed and the brakes did not work. I believed I had no brakes while crossing a river bridge and thought I was going to die. The ...
Engine - filed 2026-10-14
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled. The check engine warning light was flashing, and the Stability, Parking, and Collision warning lights were illuminated alongside several other unknown alerts. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, wh...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-09
Started car and all of sudden shaking, loss of power, flashing engine light and punch of flashing warnings. The car is being towed to cadillac dealer!
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.