NHTSA Complaint #11644365 — 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11644365
Vehicle	2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 15, 2025
Date Filed	February 23, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Driving home going 60-70 miles an hour I lost power in the middle of the highway and cruised off to the emergency lane. Engine completely shut off out of nowhere. Spedeometer went down even though i was pressing the accelerator . Starter burned out as well. Dealership says there was metal in the engine. Ordered a new engine and that engine was also defected. Now going into my third engine. In less than 2 months. If traffic would have been worse the possibility of safely maneuvering to a emergency lane could be fatal. Also one of the day running lights on multiple 2021 escalades go off.

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