2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am experiencing an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s rear passenger door. The door frequently cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. At first, I believed the problem was related to the child safety lock. However, even after confirming that the child safety lock is fully disengaged…”
filed Feb 7, 2026
“On 12/18/2025 at approximately 73,097 miles, while driving on I-75 near Wildwood, Florida at about 75 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden powertrain failure. The engine became seized/locked, the vehicle progressively lost power, and there were abnormal/loud mechanical noises. I was able to avoid…”
filed Feb 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Escalade Esv years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade Esv | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Escalade Esv | 8 | 11% |
| 2022 Escalade Esv | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 Escalade Esv | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Escalade Esv | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 Escalade Esv | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 Escalade Esv | 6 | 15% |
| 2004 Escalade Esv | 6 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.