2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving there was a loud noise and car started shaking and continued making clunking sounds. Had to pull over. Vehicle is not drivable. Had it towed to the dealership, they are saying the ther is an issue with a rod and engine is blown and needs a new engine. They are describing the same…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
“Experienced engine failure as outline in recall for 6.2liter L87 engines. Engine failure occured on 5/28/2025. Confirmed engine failure by Cadillac dealer on 5/29/2025. Vehicle is still in repair shop with no ETA on replacement motor. Cadillac has failed to provide a comparable loaner vehicle. This…”
filed Jun 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-upCampaign 24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
- Rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated…Campaign 22V036000 · Jan 27, 2022
Power Train problems in other Escalade Esv years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade Esv | 3 | 15% |
| 2023 Escalade Esv | 16 | 23% |
| 2022 Escalade Esv | 11 | 21% |
| 2020 Escalade Esv | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Escalade Esv | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 Escalade Esv | 8 | 22% |
| 2007 Escalade Esv | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 Escalade Esv | 5 | 23% |
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.