2021 Cadillac Escalade Fuel Pump Control Module Recall (21V739)

Recall 21V739 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Cadillac Escalade in recall 21V739?

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.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Escalade with recall 21V739?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Escalade shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the control and drive module, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V739?

Recall 21V739 covers 14,939 vehicles: 2021 Cadillac Escalade; 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv; 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA; 2021 Chevrolet Suburban; 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2021 GMC Yukon; 2021 GMC Yukon XL.

NHTSA lists 14,939 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Escalade fuel pump control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.

When was recall 21V739 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 21V739 to NHTSA on September 23, 2021.

This recall was filed 61 months ago. If your Escalade was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Escalade is part of recall 21V739?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V739 is open on your Escalade, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V739000 is open on your Escalade, it will be listed there, along with Cadillac recall number N212332040. You can also ask any Cadillac dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Escalade owners do about recall 21V739?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V739000 applies to your Escalade.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Cadillac dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any control and drive module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Escalade owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1,368 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 251 of them about the fuel system.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,368 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 251 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: 453 complaints in total, 117 about the fuel system
• 2021 GMC Yukon: 331 complaints in total, 56 about the fuel system
• 2021 GMC Yukon XL: 226 complaints in total, 33 about the fuel system
• 2021 Chevrolet Suburban: 198 complaints in total, 32 about the fuel system
• 2021 Cadillac Escalade: 72 complaints in total, 7 about the fuel system
• 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv: 71 complaints in total, 6 about the fuel system
• 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA: 17 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Experienced engine failure as outline in recall for 6.2liter L87 engines. Engine failure occured on 5/28/2025. Confirmed engine failure by Cadillac dealer on 5/29/2025. Vehicle is still in repair shop with no ETA on replacement motor. Cadillac has failed to provide a comparable loaner vehicle.

2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11669906, filed June 28, 2025

My vehicle has a recall and I took it to the dealer on the 28th of June and this is the date that I still do not have my vehicle. I have a report at Cadillac to replace the engine.

2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11685884, filed September 9, 2025

Bought vehicle brand new in 2021 took delivery in 2022. Had to have a full transmission replacement and radiator that was cracked replaced at 30,000 miles. Over the next few years have had fuel delivery issues due to fuel pump. This fuel pump was not fixed.

2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11757312, filed August 16, 2026

Can recall 21V739 make my Escalade a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Cadillac Escalade has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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