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2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv

10 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 597,571 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V274000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Power train

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 463,295 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V797000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 338,735 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V827000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 484,155 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V617000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,789 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V036000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 14,939 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V739000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

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

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

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 26,847 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V455000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 285,622 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V421000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 94,641 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V190000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 470 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V811000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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