2021 Cadillac Escalade Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%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 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 6% 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“Engine Shut off, misfires, put me on side of road twice. Dealer replaced engine with remanufactured engine, took car home, next day same thing happen, misfired, and put me on side of road again! Car been at dealer for 2 months Cadillac refuses to acknowledge.”
NHTSA complaint #11652190, filed 2025-04“Driving on a clear sunny day with the cruise control set at 65 mph. With no cars either in front of me or either side my Escalade suddenly did a total panic stop almost causing a crash. While this was happening there was no throttle response and I was unable to gain control of the car My Escalade is in perfect condition, kept immaculately and has only 17,000 miles on it. Taking it to the dealer resulted in no issues found. If I was on an interstate with a tractor Trailer behind me this could have a caused a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11631413, filed 2024-12“I scheduled service a service appointment with rick hendrick chevrolet in naples, fl. After leaving the vehicle as scheduled the service manager refused to perform the safety covered recalls and stated due to the issue of the vehicle having a branded title.”
NHTSA complaint #11724838, filed 2026-03“1) The car suddenly brakes as to avoid a collision when there are no cars in the proximity of the vehicle (think about driving on an open road on a sunny day and the vehicle suddenly brakes without warning). 2) We have received notice of low oil shortly after oil changes which have been performed at the dealership. It has been communicated to us by the dealership that it is common for these vehicles to burn approximately four (4) quarts of oil over the course of 2,500 – 3,000 miles leaving approximately two (2) quarts of oil remaining. Required tow to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621174, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11023051May 8, 2025This service bulletin provides information for the technicians to use a Customer Concern Verification sheet to facilitate the questions needing to be answered by the customer…
- 11017212Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Super Cruise IME Recognition.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 14% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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