2021 Cadillac Escalade Na: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na: 4 recalls, 17 owner complaints.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #20V790000 · 2020 · 3,203 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the telltale lights are not visible, the driver and front passenger May not know that the front passenger is unbuckled or has a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of passenger injury in a crash.
The fix: The body control module (bcm) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2021.
Seat belts, Seat belts Vehicle recall #20V811000 · 2020 · 470 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt May not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021.
Steering Vehicle recall #21V455000 · 2021 · 26,847 vehicles
What's wrong: A software issue May cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
Why it matters: Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #21V739000 · 2021 · 14,939 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (7): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3), fire / smoke (2), stalls / loses power (2).
- Electrical (3): the most common themes are door / lock issues (2).
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
Complaints peaked in 2021 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 514 miles.
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2021 Cadillac Escalade Na problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (7), electrical (3), brakes (3).
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