General Motors recalls 2021 Cadillac Escalades with engine defects that may cause engine failure and crash risk. Free repairs include engine inspection, oil changes, and updates to owner's manual.
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalades due to potential engine failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by dealers for free repairs to prevent engine damage.
Engine components like connecting rods or crankshafts may have manufacturing defects. This can cause engine damage and failure, increasing the risk of a crash during normal use.
Owners of 2021 Cadillac Escalades with the specific engine model are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair may face increased crash risk.
Check if your 2021 Cadillac Escalade has a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The recall covers vehicles with specific engine defects that may require repair.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle's engine for defects and perform necessary repairs at no cost.
For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will update your owner's manual with new maintenance instructions.
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
General Motors recalls certain 2021 Cadillac Escalades with a 6.2L V8 gas engine due to potential manufacturing defects in engine components that could cause engine failure.
Check if your 2021 Cadillac Escalade has a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The recall covers vehicles with specific engine defects that may require repair.
Dealers will inspect the engine and, if needed, repair or replace it. They will also add higher viscosity oil, install a 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cadillac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V274000 — Cadillac Cadillac Hello, I own a Cadillac that is covered by recall 25V274000 from Cadillac. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000. 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.
