2021 Cadillac Escalade vs 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 60 | 428 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 806 | 1,470 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 16–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 40,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 153 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 91 |
| Power Train | 7 | 83 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 24 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 58 |
| Stalling | 6 | 58 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 44 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 26 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2021 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.