2021 Cadillac Escalade recalls

9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

25V619000 · General Motors, LlcFuel System, Diesel recallThe original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.Fuel systemFree replacement12unitsSep 202525V274000 · General Motors, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine…Engine & powertrainFree replacement598KunitsApr 202524V797000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallThe transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.Engine & powertrainFree software update463KunitsOct 202422V827000 · General Motors, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update339KunitsNov 202222V617000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have…Seats & beltsFree replacement484KunitsAug 202222V036000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallThe rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in…Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,789unitsJan 202221V739000 · General Motors, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to…Fuel systemFree replacement15KunitsSep 202121V421000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing…Air bagsOver-the-air update286KunitsJun 202121V190000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could…Seats & beltsFree repair95KunitsMar 2021