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2021 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

14.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,728

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2020628 · manufacturer campaign N202319980

21 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Escalade EXT 2021

What is wrong

IIssue: In certain situations, the front passenger seat belt and airbag status light may be dimmed, and set to "night mode" during the daytime. As a result, the status light may not be as bright as required by Canadian regulations. Safety risk: A seat belt and airbag status light that is not bright enough may be difficult to see. This may result in the driver and front passenger not being aware that a seat belt is unbuckled, or being aware if the airbag is turned off. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt and airbag status light that is not bright enough may be difficult to see. This may result in the driver and front passenger not being aware that a seat belt is unbuckled, or being aware if the airbag is turned off. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. This will allow you to update the Body Control Module software without having to bring the vehicle to a dealership. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer. General Motors will also mail a copy of this recall notice to all owners.

121 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 17% of 155 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
347 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade EXT have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade EXT. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade EXT get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Cadillac Escalade EXT at 14.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 347 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Cadillac Escalade EXT for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,728 in fuel, producing roughly 5,555 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.