2021 Cadillac Escalade vs 2021 GMC Yukon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 2021 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 327 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 810 | 1,237 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 68,575 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 179 |
| Power Train | 9 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 43 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 18 |
| Steering | 2 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 42 |
| Stalling | 7 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 5 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 GMC Yukon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.