Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V739000 Power Control Module May Cause Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V455000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V811000 Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V790000 Telltales may be Dim//FMVSS 101, 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 17 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has an average reliability outlook with 17 complaints and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issues relate to the engine and electrical system, though the limited complaint data suggests these are not widespread concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–80,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| Electrical System | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | occasional |
| Service Brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake fluid replacement
- Engine air filter replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Electrical malfunctions
- Brake noise
- Power steering issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.