Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (three problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Cadillac Escalade


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I scheduled service a service appointment with rick hendrick Chevrolet in naples, FL. After leaving the vehicle as scheduled the service manager refused to perform the safety covered recalls and stated due to the issue of the vehicle having a branded title.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Driving on a clear sunny day with the cruise control set at 65 mph. With no cars either in front of me or either side my Escalade suddenly did a total panic stop almost causing a crash. While this was happening there was no throttle response and I was unable to gain control of the car my Escalade   Read details...

The Warnings problem

I purchased this vehicle on October 20, 2025. I took it to the Cadillac dealership and was told a list of over 20 issues involving the vehicle. The tires have holes in them. The suspension is at rick of failing, wiring and components are missing.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Cadillac Escalade model year vehicles:



Escalade Service Bulletins
Escalade Safety Recalls
Escalade Defect Investigations