2021 Cadillac Escalade Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 10% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“My vehicle died in the middle of an intersection, I was stranded in the intersection, I could not put it in neutral to move it out of the way. Luckily I was in town and not on the freeway. That is my issue. My cadi had to be dragged onto a tow truck bed and dropped at my local gm dealer in wabash. The reason it died was the fuel module. But not being able to move my vehicle out of the way is so very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11762608, filed 2026-09“1st incident - Car stalled at a red light and had to be towed for repair. It was determined to be the fuel injector pump. No lights came on and there was no indication of an issue prior to it stalling. 2nd incident - On the intestate it started making a rattling noise and felt like it was losing power. No lights came on to indicate any issue. Luckily we were able to exit the interstate but it stalled on the middle of the exit ramp. We were 5 hours away from home and it was towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. They had the car for approximately 2 months and replaced the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11658046, filed 2025-04“2 years ago I was driving down I-65 in indiana heading back to indiana and had an immediate loss of propulsion and had to steer to side of road with remaing power in the farthest left lane. Vehichles and semis at high speed as i tried to steer with remaining proprulsion to side of road. I was left stranded by cadillac on side of road for several hours before having to get my own tow. Then was denied a repair claim saying it was because i failed to maintain vehicle for this vehicle leaving me without a vehicle for several months paying for my own rental as my vehicle set on the dealerships. …”
NHTSA complaint #11657013, filed 2025-04“Driving my 2021 Escalade on interstate and engine began emitting sudden, loud metallic tapping. Oil pressure dropped off and a reduced power warning came on HUD. Acceleration dropped off, forcing him to coast dangerously across three lanes of traffic to the shoulder. Coasted to dealership—-somehow the VIN didn’t fall within the 2021-2024 recall despite exhibiting the exact same failure. Catastrophic engine failure needing full engine replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11759568, filed 2026-08“There was a recall on the L87 propulsion. The dealer changed the oil and said it was fixed. I left the dealer and the issue still persists. They refuse to address it.”
NHTSA complaint #11725927, filed 2026-03Related recalls
- 25V619000Sep 18, 2025General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2021, Chevrolet Tahoe 2021, 2023–2024, GMC Yukon 2022, 2024
- 21V739000Sep 23, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2021, Chevrolet Tahoe 2021, GMC Yukon 2021 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11028909Feb 19, 2026Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control…
- 11028382Feb 5, 2026Emission Recall. Additional VINs moved to Open status.
- 11027870Jan 29, 2026Emission Recall. Additional VINs Moved to ‘Open’ Status
- 11027666Jan 15, 2026Emission Recall. Fuel Pump Power Control Module. Additional VINs Moved to ‘Open’ Status
- 11026626Dec 17, 2025Emission Recall. Additional VINs moved to Open status.
- 11024191Oct 9, 2025Emission Recall. Population Expansion.
- 11023730Oct 3, 2025Emission Recall. Fuel Pump Power Control Module.
- 11023093Sep 11, 2025Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control…
- 11019378Apr 12, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 13% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 14 | 10% |
| 2022 | 7 | 8% |
| 2021 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 5 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
46 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology