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Buying a used 2021 Cadillac Escalade? Check these 9 recalls first
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has 9 recalls spanning an incorrect fuel tank, third-row belt failures and buckle rivets, fuel-pump stalling, driveshaft failure, daytime running lights, diesel rear-wheel lockup, engine failure, and inconsistent airbag warnings. Fuel-system, restraint, and driveline issues stand out. Its 87 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports: 48 carry ENGINE tags, while POWER TRAIN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM each have 10. The record lists 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN-specific fuel tank, fuel pump, and engine recall completion.
- Request third-row seat belt and buckle-rivet recall repair records.
- Confirm applicable driveshaft, wheel-lockup, lighting, and airbag-warning remedies.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Cadillac dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac, Chevy, GMC SUVs Have Wrong Fuel Tank | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon Third-Row Seat Belts May Break | Seat Belts | high |
| Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon Fuel Pump May Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC SUV Driveshaft May Fail | Power Train | high |
| GM SUVs Third-Row Seat Belt Buckle Rivet Flaw | Seat Belts | high |
| GM SUVs: Daytime Running Lights May Not Turn Off | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Diesel GM trucks, SUVs risk rear wheel lock-up | Power Train | high |
| GM Trucks and SUVs Engine May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| GM vehicles' airbag warning light works inconsistently | AIR Bags | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
87 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | Yes |
| Power Train | 10 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 10 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 6 | Yes |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | Yes |