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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 23, 2021

CADILLAC ESCALADE (2021) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline

GM recalls 2021 Cadillac Escalades with faulty fuel pump power control module that may cause engine stalls and crashes. Get free replacement from dealers.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #21V739000VehicleCadillac ›
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What happened, in plain English

GM is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalades due to a fuel pump issue that can cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact dealers for free replacement of the fuel pump module. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80277-2021-cadillac-escalade-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80277-2021-cadillac-escalade-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V739000

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“2021 Cadillac Escalade Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80277-2021-cadillac-escalade-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V739000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V739000).

Why it’s dangerous

The fuel pump power control module may fail or operate intermittently, causing fuel flow to the engine to interrupt. This can lead to unexpected engine stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2021 Cadillac Escalade vehicles with the faulty fuel pump power control module. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk of engine stalls during normal use.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021 Cadillac Escalade has a fuel pump power control module that may cause engine stalls. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types.

  • Brand
    Cadillac
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Dealer for Replacement

    Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module free of charge for affected vehicles.

  2. Check Owner Notification

    Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021, so you should have received one if affected.

    October 14, 2021
Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

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Questions people ask

Why is my 2021 Cadillac Escalade being recalled?

The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, leading to engine stalls and increased crash risk.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

The recall covers 2021 Cadillac Escalades with the faulty fuel pump power control module. Check your vehicle's model year and type.

What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?

Contact a dealer for free replacement of the fuel pump power control module. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021.

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Contact Cadillac

We’ve drafted a message you can send Cadillac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V739000 — Cadillac Cadillac

Hello,

I own a Cadillac that is covered by recall 21V739000 from Cadillac.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V739000 (September 23, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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