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#BS-2021-CADESC-7C512021 Cadillac Escalade Na
Based on reports from 24 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 24 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
7 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.
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Top cost driver: Engine (7 reports).
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2021 Cadillac Escalade Na: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 514 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights Issues
Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:back up lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The front passenger seat belt and airbag status telltale lights located in the overhead console in these vehicles may be set to "night mode" when the vehicle is started using remote start or when the vehicle is turned off and re-started after approximately ten minutes without opening the door. In daytime, if night mode is active, the telltale lights may not be visible, and fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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