2021 Cadillac Escalade vs 2022 Cadillac Escalade
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 | 2022 Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 82 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 810 | 991 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 64 |
| Power Train | 9 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 5 |
| Stalling | 7 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2022 Cadillac Escalade
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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.