Cadillac Escalade NA Recalls (2021)

What recalls does the Cadillac Escalade NA have?

• 2021 Cadillac Escalade Fuel Pump Control Module Recall (21V739)
  September 23, 2021 · 14,939 vehicles · Fuel System

  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.

  Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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

• 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv Steering Control Module Recall (21V455)
  June 17, 2021 · 26,847 vehicles · Steering

  A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.

  Risk: Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021 GMC Canyon Seat Belt Fastener Recall (20V811) Repeat recall
  December 23, 2020 · 470 vehicles · Seat Belts

  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.

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.

• 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA Instrument Cluster Recall (20V790)
  December 17, 2020 · 3,203 vehicles · Electrical System

  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."

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Which Escalade NA parts are recalled most?

Which Escalade NA model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Escalade NA for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 4 Cadillac Escalade NA campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Cadillac dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Escalade NA owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

While driving within the speed limit of approximately 65 mph on a 3 lane highway on route 476 in pennsylvania, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed was inexplicably disabled. I was forced to attempt to move the vehicle across multiple lanes in an effort to reach the breakdown lane.

2021 CADILLAC Escalade NA owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11415747

4/24/2022 Vehicle locks in neutral in major roads as your driving And motor seized I have several videos last night as of 5/01/2022 vehicle locked into park as I was going 50 miles with oncoming traffic I was in fear of danger thank god was able to pull off into side ditch…

2021 CADILLAC Escalade NA owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11467100

Can a recall make your Escalade NA a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Cadillac Escalade NA a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 4 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All Cadillac recalls

Other Cadillac models with recalls

• CT4: 4 recalls
• CT5: 5 recalls
• Escalade: 16 recalls
• Escalade Esv: 17 recalls
• Escalade IQ: 2 recalls
• Escalade Iql: 2 recalls
• Escalade NA: 4 recalls
• Lyriq: 12 recalls
• Optiq: 3 recalls
• Vistiq: 4 recalls
• XT4: 4 recalls
• XT5: 10 recalls
• XT6: 9 recalls

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