2021 Cadillac Escalade: Price, Value & Reliability
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As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2021 Cadillac Escalade lists for a median $54,457 (middle half $50,000–$59,457) at 72,955 mi, across 828 dealer listings. That's 56.3% below today's median new Escalade price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns covering the 2021.
Used 2021 Escalade for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| Sport | 273 |
| Premium Luxury | 254 |
| Sport Platinum | 178 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum | 88 |
| Luxury | 35 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 122 |
| Florida | 90 |
| Georgia | 49 |
| California | 44 |
| North Carolina | 35 |
| Michigan | 34 |
| Ohio | 27 |
| Arizona | 25 |
| Illinois | 24 |
| Indiana | 23 |
2021 Escalade reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Escalade's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 Escalade problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 25V619000 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Engine & cooling | 25V274000 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 24V797000 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Exterior lighting | 22V827000 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Seat belts | 22V617000 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 22V036000 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Fuel system | 21V739000 | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Air bags | 21V421000 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Seat belts | 21V190000 | Mar 18, 2021 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2021 Escalade value vs new
At 5 years old, the 2021 lists 56.3% below today's median new Escalade price of $125,779 (2026).
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2021 Cadillac Escalade FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Escalade worth?
The median asking price is $54,457, with the middle half between $50,000 and $59,457, at a median 72,955 mi (828 listings).
Is the 2021 Escalade reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Escalade, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 Escalade have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns that cover the 2021 Escalade, most recently fuel system (Sep 18, 2025). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.