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Cadillac Fuel System Recalls Involve Leaks and Engine Stalling
Fuel leaks and interrupted fuel delivery recur across these Cadillac notices. The XT5 and XT6 appear most often: their 2020 recall concerns a blocked fuel pump jet nozzle, their 2021 recall concerns improperly attached fuel supply lines, and their 2022 AWD recall concerns a rollover valve that may not seal during a rollover crash. The 2018 ATS notice describes a high pressure pump that may detach and damage its fuel line. For the Escalade and Escalade ESV, the 2020 notice concerns a missing pump pressure regulator, while the 2021 notice concerns a fuel pump power control module that can interrupt fuel flow and cause an unexpected stall.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2020-10-15 GM SUVs' Fuel Pump Blockage Can Stall Engine: engine stall without warning.
- 2021-09-23 Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon Fuel Pump May Stall Engine: unexpected engine stall.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The June 2022 rollover valve, May 2018 pump detachment, November 2019 over-pressurization, October 2020 pump blockage, June 2021 fuel line, and September 2021 pump control module notices do not tell owners to stop driving. Their stated risks include fuel leaks and fire, an engine stall without warning from insufficient fuel supply in the October 2020 recall, and an unexpected engine stall in the September 2021 recall.
What the free repair involves
Dealers inspect the 2022 tank and conditionally replace its shell; replace the 2018 pump and pipe, 2020 Escalade pump, and 2021 pump control module; and inspect and conditionally replace 2021 supply lines, free of charge. The 2020 XT5/XT6 remedy replaces the fuel pump module, but its supplied notice does not state that it is free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 5 |
Models affected most
Where owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under fuel system, gasoline for the Cadillac models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Fuel system, gasoline complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 6 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT6 | 4 |
| 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 3 |
| 2022 Cadillac XT6 | 2 |
| 2020 Cadillac XT6 | 2 |
| 2018 Cadillac ATS | 2 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | Cadillac XT5/XT6 and GMC Acadia Fuel Tank Valve Leak | critical |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon Fuel Pump May Stall Engine | high |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Cadillac and GMC Fuel Lines May Leak | high |
| Oct 15, 2020 | GM SUVs' Fuel Pump Blockage Can Stall Engine | high |
| Nov 21, 2019 | GM Trucks and SUVs: Fuel Pump Over-Pressurization Fire Risk | high |
| May 31, 2018 | GM Vehicles Fuel Pump May Detach, Damage Line | high |
Common questions
Why do the XT5 and XT6 appear in several fuel recalls?
The notices identify different defects: a blocked pump jet nozzle for 2020 vehicles, improperly attached supply lines for 2021 vehicles, and a rollover valve sealing problem for certain 2022 AWD vehicles. Each notice specifies its own repair.
Which Escalade fuel recalls mention stalling versus leaking?
The 2021 Escalade and Escalade ESV notice describes a pump control module that may interrupt fuel flow and cause an unexpected stall. The 2020 notice describes a missing pressure regulator that can cause over-pressurization, pump cracking, and fuel leaks.
Does the rollover valve recall require a complete fuel tank replacement?
The June 2022 notice specifies an inspection of the fuel tank on affected XT5 and XT6 AWD vehicles. Dealers replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is dislodged or missing. That inspection and conditional replacement are free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.