2021 Cadillac Escalade esv problems

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The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed by their luxury division Cadillac. It was the luxury brand's first major entry into the SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to an influx of new luxury SUVs in the late 1990s such as the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Range Rover, Lexus LX, and (especially) Ford's 1998 debut of the Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade project went into production only ten months after it was approved. The Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas. The term "escalade" refers to a siege warfare tactic of scaling defensive walls or ramparts with the aid of ladders or siege towers. More generally, it is a French word which is the noun-equivalent form of the French verb escalader, which means "to climb or scale".

The Escalade is currently sold in North America and select international markets (Europe and Asia) where Cadillac has official sales channels. The Escalade ESV (Escalade Stretch Vehicle) is sold in North America, Russia, and the Middle East, but is only available by special order in some international markets. The right-hand-drive Escalade and Escalade ESV are available through third-party conversion specialists without official agreement with Cadillac in Australian, Oceanic, and Japanese markets.

On August 8, 2023, GM unveiled the Escalade IQ, an all-electric version of the Escalade, and the third model in Cadillac's EV line, after the Celestiq, and Lyriq. It is expected to go on sale in late 2024 for the 2025 model year, with a starting price of $130,000.

2021 Cadillac Escalade esv

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Common 2021 Cadillac Escalade esv problems

Based on complaints from owners of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV, several common problems have been reported:

  • Brake Problems:
    • Owners have reported brake problems with the 2021 Escalade, which may contribute to safety concerns and require frequent trips to the dealer for repairs.
  • Lane Keep Assistance and Super Cruise Problems:
    • The 2021 Escalade features lane keep assist and super cruise technologies, but some owners have faced issues with these systems malfunctioning. Problems include difficulties in turning off the super cruise function, leading to the vehicle not recognizing driver input and causing unexpected slowdowns, impacting driving experience and safety.
  • Airbag and Seatbelt Warning Lights Malfunction:
    • The BCM software glitch in the 2021 Escalade can result in important warning lights, such as those for seat belts and airbags, going into night mode, making them hard to see during the day. This poses a significant safety risk as passengers may not be aware of critical safety features being deactivated, compromising their safety in case of an accident.
  • Engine Knocking Sound:
    • Some owners have reported engine knocking sounds in the 2021 Escalade, leading to concerns about engine performance and reliability. Repairs for this issue have included replacing lifters and even entire engines, causing inconvenience and dissatisfaction among owners.
  • Door Handle Durability:
    • The sleek design of the door handles in the 2021 Escalade may be visually appealing, but there are concerns about their durability. Owners have expressed worries about potential breakage due to the design, highlighting a practical issue with the vehicle's exterior features.
  • Ride Quality and Comfort:
    • Despite being a luxury SUV, some owners have found the ride quality of the 2021 Escalade to be less smooth than expected. Comparisons with other luxury SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator have shown preferences for smoother rides, indicating a potential area for improvement in the Escalade's driving experience.

These reported problems with the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV highlight various issues ranging from safety concerns related to electrical malfunctions to performance issues like engine knocking sounds and brake problems. Owners have expressed dissatisfaction with these issues, emphasizing the importance of addressing these common problems to enhance the overall ownership experience of the vehicle.

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Interior Seating & Cargo Space Comparison

The Escalade ESV offers the most cargo space between the two body sizes, and third-row passengers will appreciate the extra legroom as well. Both SUVs offer the same cargo features, despite the difference in cabin size.

How reliable is the Cadillac Escalade?

The Cadillac Escalade enjoys average reliability, with some of its model years scoring better than others. RepairPal gave it a rating of 2.5 out of 5.0, ranking it 6th out of 19 luxury full-size SUVs in its category.

How long will a Cadillac Escalade ESV last?

According to vehiclehistory.com, the Cadillac Escalade is anticipated to last 200,000 to 300,000 miles with proper care. According to epa.gov, here are a few things that can lower your overall mileage: The type of weather you drive in. Level of tire performance.

Why won't my 2021 Escalade start?

The most common reasons a 2021 Cadillac Escalade won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

2021 Cadillac Escalade esv car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Escalade esv problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Engine problems
  • Power train problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Forward collision avoidance problems
  • Seat belts problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Cadillac Escalade esv vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2021 Cadillac Escalade esv complaints

The NHTSA has received 16 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Cadillac Escalade esv.

2024-10-09

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-10-08
  • VIN: 1GYS4MKL0MR
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and decelerated before stalling. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was later towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,000.
2024-08-08

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-12-16
  • VIN: 1GYS4NKL7MR
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: My cameras are not working properly and have stopped working completely, I have seen online that theses car have problems like this and have recalls and my car has the same problem now but it’s says it’s not under a recall
2024-02-16

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-02-12
  • Number Of Injuries: 2
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: 1GYS4KKL6MR
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • Summary: I had my 2021 Cadillac Escalade esv vehicle service twice at the dealership of purchase regarding the vehicle gear shifting on its own and dragging. The service advisor said they couldn’t find a problem with the vehicle. He told bring it back if it does it again. [XXX] the problem occurred twice in one day. I thought maybe I had bumped it out of gear inadvertently. I started looking down every time I touched the gear shift to assure it was the correct setting. I booked appointment service via my phone 2/11/24 for [XXX] service. I was at the car wash drive thru [XXX] my vehicle was in neutral coming off the conveyor belt. As I attempted to pressed the shift toggle to change gear my vehicle made a weird noise . I never got the chance to shift to drive. Grinding pulling noise like it was stuck. My vehicle shot forward like something catapulted. My vehicle hit another vehicle before hitting a wall. My air front air bag never deployed. The collision avoidance did not engage or signal. I don’t understand how a vehicle can shift it self in and out of gear on its own. If I’m doing 25 mile the vehicle shouldn’t make rpm act like I’m doing 100. Also if I’m doing 70 mile the vehicle should not shift down while pressing the gas pedal. Had they listened to me and took what I was saying seriously this would have never happened. Accident location Harperwoods MI [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-09-22

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-09-01
  • VIN: 1GYS4LKL7MR
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
  • Summary: Car lost power all of the sudden Twice Good things did not happen while driving on the high way Has only 30000 mile Still at Cadillac dealer in California They found internal case defect They r replacing it It is fatal defect
2023-09-11

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-09-07
  • VIN: 1GYS4LKL7MR
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: I drive it from Gilbert Az to San Diego California The car lost power all of sudden Almost killed with my family I left at dealer in California and went back to Gilbert Arizona No diagnosis yet by dealer But I suspect gas pump failure Reported on Internet that Cadillac Recalled some 2021 Escalade For gas pump failure But there is no recall on my car It is now at Simpson GMC Cadillac dealer Buena Park California
2023-01-25

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-01-25
  • VIN: 1GYS3LKL0MR
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO POWERTRAIN FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED HAVING MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN FOR REPAIR WITH NO ETA ON NEEDED PART DUE TO THE PART BEING ON BACK ORDER.
2022-12-30

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-12-30
  • VIN: 1GYS4MKL0MR
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: Ever since the lifters broke in the new vehicle (which the dealer now tells us is a defect in the engine and that the lifters keep breaking; it was not a "bad delivery of lifters" as we were initially told), the car idles very rough and has power surges. Today sitting at a red light with the foot lightly on the break, the car lunged forward against the break during one of the power surges. If we had been closer to the vehicle in front of us, or if we had been up against a cross walk, there would have been a collision.
2022-12-21

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
  • VIN: 1GYS4LKL2MR
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while her husband was driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electrical system and engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
2022-12-19

ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
  • VIN: 1GYS4MKL0MR
  • Components: ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • Summary: Back in August of 2022 my 2021 Cadillac Escalade started having severe engine roughness, a check engine light, and an error saying that most of the collision safety features had been disabled. I was able to limp the vehicle into a GMC dealer who informed me that Cadillac had received a bad shipment of lifters and that one or more of the lifters had broken. When the vehicle detects an engine problem, it apparently disables most systems in the car. The GMC deal had the car for weeks trying to repair. They told me that Cadillac only authorized replacing 1/2 of the lifters. Since that time, the vehicle has continued to idle very rough ; the RPMs fluctuate and power surges at idle and while driving. I have been attempting to reach the Cadillac customer service people, am routinely told that I'll receive a call back "within 2 business days" but never receive a call back. Last week the vehicle died due to a problem with the automatic software update (it completely drained the vehicle). The Cadillac Rescue service jumped the battery and told me I had to take it to an actual Cadillac dealer and not the GMC dealer who had performed the initial repair. The vehicle had multiple errors including one that said the ABS system needed service. I took the vehicle into the dealer and they charged me for an oil change and 15k mile service. They said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and that the 6.2L V8 engine was known for having engine roughness and surging problems. A few days later (last Saturday). the check engine light came on and we received a diagnostic text message saying that the engine and transmission required serviced within "1 day." We called the dealer, and they said to bring it in. I called them this morning and apparently they haven't even looked at it and suggest they will not do so until an appointment they created for 12/30!? Is this car safe to drive? Can I get it back?
2022-09-27

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-09-26
  • VIN: 1GYS3LKL9MR
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: I have been waiting on the dealers to fix this recall for now 2 months and no solution has been found. I need to list my vehicle on turo website and need this recall to be cleared.
2022-08-29

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-08-29
  • VIN: 1GYS3PKL0MR
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V617000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.
2022-06-07

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-03-13
  • VIN: 1GYS4MKL2MR
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Bought one of only 4 available in the entire USA. Flew to Atlanta to drive it back to CA 11 weeks ago. Since then it’s been at dealership 5 times for a total of 9 weeks for an electrical ghost they can’t fix! Cost us over $60,000 in income this month and paying approx $1500 month insurance while it sits there in a workshop with no resolution. Now working with GM and the BBB. Summary below: ISSUE - only at low speeds, idling, or at start up the car suddenly throws on the heater, service lights going off like lights on the Vegas strip of warning to service just about everything, loses power steering, and won’t shift past 2nd gear even if you could keep driving…restart it and it’s fine except for check engine light if you drive freeways most days. But codes all informational and no real helpful error pinpointing. Dealer can’t find any problems and chasing a ghost so even after calling in top software engineers, they say manufacture won’t approve replacing parts other than one of the hubs. Then tell us they are working on it when we can clearly locate the vehicle through OnStar and see it parked for days at your offsite lot!! We beg them to just try changing battery and wiring since seems basic if it only happens at under 10 mph, idling, or at start up in the morning… all times where battery pull is the highest . But they say we test the simple things first like I’m dumb… ok we’ll explain my video of the battery voltage meter jumping all over the place like ghost hunter spectrometer at Area 51!! This is ridiculous for a 2021 flagship Premium Luxury Platinum ESV model.
2022-03-07

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
  • VIN: 1GYS4MKL9MR
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V036000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2022-01-06

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-11-29
  • VIN: 1GYS4NKL5MR
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: On November 29th 2021, I cranked up my ESV headed to work. To my surprise, I heard which to me sounds like metal hammers clanking together. I immediately turn off the truck. In my experience it sounded like lifters and pistons out of sync. If I had been traveling to work this would have left me stranded on the freeway. I called roadside to set an appt to flatbed the truck to the dealership where I just purchased the ESV 8 months ago (11,100k mi). Currently, the last update was the upper half of the ESV engine has to be rebuilt due to damaged cam, lifters & piston rods. When asked, the service writer mention there have been 2021 Escalades along with Denali's with the same engine malfunction returned back to the dealership. Also, the tow driver informed me that he has responded to the same exact noise coming from 2021 Escalade models frequently approximately 3 or more monthly. That's a lot for a $100k vehicle of any luxury model. The inspection for these defective of back part has only been looked at by the dealership. I expect to also see these damage parts as well. No new engine was repaired the issue. The breakdown determined the bottom half of the engine was fine and only the top portion of the engine was in need of rebuild. Upon cranking the ESV, there were NO warning lights, symptoms, diagnostic prompts that alerted me of the noise. In conclusion, as of Jan 6th 2022, my Escalade ESV has been at the dealership now over a month. Shipping issues with damaged parts along with diagnostic issues post previous rebuilds has keep the ESV inoperable, yet Im left with the tag of paying the note for a vehicle I do not have in my possession.
2021-09-07

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-08-28
  • VIN: 1GYS4KKL4MR
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: At 3,000 miles on this new car, the motor began to rattle, shake, and then heat up to 240-260 degrees when the dashboard flashed and the vehicle and lights turned off. The brakes were not powered and because I was towing a trailer at night, I nearly crashed. My wife and 5 children were in the car with me. I have since learned that there is a major problem with these new Cadillacs, but if I would have know the motor was going to grenade and then turn off the car, I would not have spent $110,000 on this car.
2021-07-30

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-07-30
  • VIN: 1GYS4PKL8MR
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS T0 ENGINE FAILURE.

2021 Cadillac Escalade esv recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade esv.

2022-11-03
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
  • Consequence: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220.
2022-08-11
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
  • Consequence: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
  • Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
2022-01-27
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
  • Consequence: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
2021-09-23
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
  • Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
2021-06-17
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
  • Consequence: Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
2021-06-03
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
  • Consequence: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
  • Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
2021-03-18
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
  • Consequence: A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
2020-12-23
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
  • Consequence: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

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