2021 Cadillac Escalade Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Body-on-Frame
Production Years for Series :	2015 -
Weight :	5635 lbs \| 2555.993 kg
MPG City :	14
MPG Highway :	20

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6200 cc \| 378.3 cu in. \| 6.2 L.
Power :	420 BHP (309.12 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4100 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 6
Displacement :	3000 cc \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 3750 RPM
Torque :	460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
10 Automatic Hydra-Matic 10L80

Production Figures

Total Cadillac Production for 2021 :	129,495
2021 Cadillac Escalade

Dimension(s)

SUV

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	109 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	120.8 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity :	7,700.0 lbs
Standard Payload :	1,506.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	26.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	4
Length :	211.0 in \| 5359 mm.
Width :	81.0 in \| 2057 mm.
Height :	76.6 in \| 1946 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.9 in \| 3071 mm.
Front Track :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Rear Track :	68.3 in \| 1735 mm.
Interior
Front Row Headroom :	42.3 in \| 1074 mm.
Second Row Headroom :	38.9 in \| 988 mm.
Third Row Headroom :	38.2 in \| 970 mm.
Front Row Legroom :	44.5 in \| 1130 mm.
Second Row Legroom :	41.7 in \| 1059 mm.
Third Row Legroom :	34.9 in \| 886 mm.
Front Hip Room :	61.7 in \| 1567 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	61.2 in \| 1555 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	65.5 in \| 1664 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	64.6 in \| 1641 mm.

ESV SUV

Exterior
Weight :	5795 lbs \| 2628.568 kg
Cargo Volume :	121 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	122.4 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity :	8,100.0 lbs
Standard Payload :	1,505.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	31.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	4
Length :	226.9 in \| 5763 mm.
Width :	81.1 in \| 2060 mm.
Height :	76.4 in \| 1941 mm.
Wheelbase :	134.1 in \| 3406 mm.
Front Track :	68.7 in \| 1745 mm.
Rear Track :	68.7 in \| 1745 mm.
Ground Clearance :	8.0 in \| 203 mm.
Interior
Front Row Headroom :	42.8 in \| 1087 mm.
Second Row Headroom :	39.1 in \| 993 mm.
Third Row Headroom :	38.5 in \| 978 mm.
Front Row Legroom :	45.3 in \| 1151 mm.
Second Row Legroom :	39.7 in \| 1008 mm.
Third Row Legroom :	34.5 in \| 876 mm.
Front Hip Room :	60.9 in \| 1547 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	60.2 in \| 1529 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	64.9 in \| 1648 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	64.4 in \| 1636 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent coil-over-shock; 36mm hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control Rear : Solid axle with five-link location and coil springs; 28mm hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	17.3
Turns lock to lock :	3.40
Turning Circle :	39.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	13.0 in \| 330 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	13.6 in \| 345 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P275/50R22 all-season
Wheels :	22-in aluminum

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V739000
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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V421000
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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V617000
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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V036000
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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V190000
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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V827000
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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has wheelbase sizes of 120.90 and 134.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has lengths of 211.00 and 226.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has width of 81.00 and 81.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade have?A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has 42.30- to 42.80-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade have?A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has legroom of 44.50- to 45.30-inches.

Q: What is the 2021 Cadillac Escalade's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has a towing capaicty of 8100.00 lbs.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade was offered as a ESV SUV, SUV.

Q: What tires did the 2021 Cadillac Escalade have? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade had P275/50R22 all-season tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Cadillac Escalade have? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade had 22-in aluminum wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 2021? A: Cadillac produced 129,495 automobiles in 2021.

Q: What engines did the 2021 Cadillac Escalade have? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade had the following engine options: V 8 (6200 cc | 378.3 cu in. | 6.2 L.) with 420 BHP (309.12 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4100 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 3750 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 1500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2021 Cadillac Escalade have? A: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade had a 10 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 10L80 gearbox.