2021 Cadillac Escalade NA Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11467100, filed 2022-06“5/19/2021, Engine Vibrating, vehicle stall, 3 days repair. Ignition wiring bad/ replaced 5/28/2021, Engine Vibrating, Vehicle stop running, 3 day repair/electric module burn/temporary repair by Georgia car dealer. 6/3/2021 taken to NY dealer to repair 5/28/2021 problems, 15 Day to repair. 10/12/2021 Engine vibrating, passenger compartment filled with smoke, valve lifter crack, vehicle parked on dealers parking lot for 15 day, has not been repair. Vehicle has spent 35 total days in car dealers for different engine problems. On all occasions dashboard has gong haywire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11438218, filed 2021-10Related recalls
- 20V790000Dec 17, 2020General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The front passenger seat belt and airbag status telltale…Covers: Cadillac Escalade NA 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11000164Apr 30, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during…
- 11000162Apr 30, 2024The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11000157Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over The Air (OTA) and In Market Enhancement (IME) FAQs.
- 11000120Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
- 10254395Apr 25, 2024This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.
- 10254014Apr 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during…
- 10253527Apr 10, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10253528Apr 8, 2024This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.
- 10252976Apr 2, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure of the valve body.
- 10252735Mar 28, 2024This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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