2021 Cadillac
Escalade 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start
Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 530 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 3/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 212 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 81 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 121 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 5,869 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 9
- Owner complaints
- 71
- Reported injuries
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE36%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
- POWER TRAIN8%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 106 total.
Cadillac Escalade: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
RQ26001Openopened Jan 16, 2026ENGINE
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
EA25007Openopened Oct 23, 2025ENGINE
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE25001opened Jan 16, 2025ENGINE
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE21010opened Apr 9, 2021AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
Air Bag Malfunction
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
536 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6477C
This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
May 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6516B
This Preliminary information communicates ordering process for the night vision camera that are on restriction for all listed vehicles for Technical Assistance review.
May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5509M
This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
May 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6516A
This Preliminary information communicates ordering process for the night vision camera that are on restriction for all listed vehicles for Technical Assistance review.
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
May 11, 2026ENGINEN262552620
Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the cylinder 2 glow plug to fail. If this failure occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts,
May 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6516
This Preliminary information communicates ordering process for the night vision camera that are on restriction for all listed vehicles for Technical Assistance review.
- and 528 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 6 yr / 70k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 6 yr / 70k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.