2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv engine problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 68% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“I purchased a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV and shortly thereafter experienced an engine malfunction. The vehicle developed a misfire, rough idle, loss of power, and produced significant blue/white exhaust smoke. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began running abnormally. An…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that…Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Engine problems in other Escalade Esv years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade Esv | 13 | 65% |
| 2023 Escalade Esv | 51 | 72% |
| 2022 Escalade Esv | 39 | 75% |
| 2020 Escalade Esv | 14 | 67% |
| 2019 Escalade Esv | 19 | 59% |
| 2017 Escalade Esv | 9 | 24% |
| 2007 Escalade Esv | 8 | 21% |
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.