2021 Cadillac Escalade Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 3% of the 78 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I purchased this vehicle on October 20, 2025. I took it to the Cadillac dealership and was told a list of over 20 issues involving the vehicle. The tires have holes in them. The suspension is at Rick of failing, wiring and components are missing. The night vision camera and radars on the vehicle and not functioning. I was told this vehicle should not have been on a lot to be sold.”
NHTSA complaint #11709410, filed 2026-01“While driving in a heavy rainstorm on October 15, 2026, the vehicle hydroplaned and every brake warning light came on at once, and the dashboard displayed a message that the brake system had failed and the brakes did not work. I believed I had no brakes while crossing a river bridge and thought I was going to die. The brakes actually worked and I got home, but a vehicle should never tell a driver its brakes have failed when they have not, especially in an emergency. All brake warning lights stayed on after I parked. The vehicle has not yet been inspected for this failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11771401, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013242Jan 17, 2025This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.
- 11012938Jan 9, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 21% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 19 | 28% |
| 2003 | 20 | 25% |
| 2002 | 47 | 41% |
| 2000 | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 | 8 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
46 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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