2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV belongs to a Cadillac Escalade ESV lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2021 to 2022. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Escalade ESV entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 10-spd. This 2021 car is the earliest model year on record for the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (32), engine and engine cooling (7), electrical system (5). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the..." There are 10 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $4,800.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $4,800 |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 10 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.