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2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport specifications

Build 1GYS4EKT-M · 3L 6cyl · Four-wheel drive · Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

Explore the specifications recorded for VIN pattern 1GYS4EKT-M. Start here to understand this version, then check the full VIN for an individual car.

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NHTSA vPIC decode · Pattern-level specifications

  • Decoded Sep 9, 2026
  • 71 known VINs
  • 1 listings reported active
Stylized illustration of a suv / crossover body type
SUV / crossover body style · generic illustration, not this exact model
Engine
3L 6cyl V-Shaped
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
Four-wheel drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), 4-door
Seats
7
Weight class
Class 2F

The recorded specifications for this pattern are consolidated on 2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport 3L 6cyl Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) (135 vehicles). That page carries the full record.

The essentials, explained

Engine, transmission & body specifications

As filed by Cadillac with NHTSA for this VIN pattern. Fields the filing does not record are left out entirely — a missing row means no recorded value, not a missing feature.

Engine

Displacement
3 L
Cylinders
6
Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine model
LM2
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Turbocharged
Yes
Fuel type
Diesel

Drivetrain

Drive type
Four-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic
Forward speeds
10
Brake system
Hydraulic

Body & chassis

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
NHTSA body type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
4
Seats
7
Seat rows
3
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Weight rating

GVWR class
Class 2F
GVWR
7,001–8,000 lb

Gross vehicle weight rating is the loaded ceiling set by the manufacturer, not the car's own weight.

Driver assistance in the recorded decode

  • Forward collision warning Standard
  • Crash imminent braking Standard
  • Lane departure warning Standard
  • Lane keeping assistance Standard
  • Adaptive cruise control Optional
  • Blind spot warning Standard

Systems the filing does not record are not listed above. Check the window sticker of the exact car before you rely on any single feature.

Put the model year in context

Compare asking prices by model year

Explore 4 model years with VIN prefix 1GYS4EKT. These are different vehicles: price differences also reflect mileage, condition, equipment and the listings available. They are not a depreciation forecast.

How this VIN pattern is read

A 17-character VIN carries two kinds of information: what was built, and which one it is. This page is the first kind — the nine highlighted positions.

VIN positions 1 through 8 read 1GYS4EKT and position 10 reads M. Those nine characters define this build. Position 9 and positions 11 through 17 describe the check digit, assembly plant and production sequence; they are not part of this pattern.

Positions Characters What they encode
1–3 1GY GENERAL MOTORS LLC · World manufacturer identifier
4–8 S4EKT Model, body style, engine and restraint system
9 × Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build
10 M Model year — 2021
11 × Assembly plant
12–17 ×××××× Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle

NHTSA safety ratings

Crash-test ratings apply to the tested vehicle configuration, not automatically to every version of this model.

Tested vehicle: 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD

Overall

★★★★ ★ 4 / 5

Frontal crash

★★★★ ★ 4 / 5

Side crash

★★★★★ 5 / 5

Rollover

★★★ ★★ 3 / 5

12 recall campaigns are recorded for the 2021 Escalade. Recalls are issued per VIN range — check the VIN of the car you are looking at, not the model.

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History of the exact car

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Recall status

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Condition & equipment

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Manuals & reference documents

2021 Cadillac Escalade PDF Brochure

2021 · US · Model-year brochure. Equipment can vary by vehicle.

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One configuration · Connected vehicle records

This pattern belongs to a shared specification guide

1GYS4EKT-M has the same recorded specifications as the primary pattern below. The specifications, prices and VIN records on this page describe this selected pattern.

206 known VINs across 2 patterns. Counts reflect each pattern’s latest recorded snapshot.

Prices above are separate samples for each pattern. They have not been averaged into a configuration-wide price.

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71 known VINs for this pattern

Every VIN we have decoded to 1GYS4EKT-M is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.

  • 71 Known VINs
  • 1 Listings reported active

Neighboring configurations

Other factory configurations of the Escalade, each with its own recorded specifications. The set is fixed by the VIN patterns themselves, so it does not shuffle as prices or inventory move.

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Useful answers, without the guesswork

2021 Cadillac Escalade: specification questions

What engine code is recorded for 1GYS4EKT-M?

The recorded engine model is LM2. This is pattern-level data; confirm the installed engine on a vehicle that may have been modified.

Is this an original window sticker?

No. This page summarizes decoded VIN-pattern specifications. An original sticker or build record is needed to verify the optional equipment of a particular car.

Are the known VINs a production total?

No. These are VINs observed in our records. The count does not establish total production or rarity.

Does a missing specification mean the feature is absent?

No. Missing fields mean that a value is not recorded in this decode. Check the individual vehicle and its manufacturer documentation.

Where this data comes from

Specification fields are decoded from the manufacturer's filings in the NHTSA vPIC database, keyed on VIN positions 1–8 and 10. We publish the filed values as they stand and leave out anything the filing does not record.

Vehicle counts come from the 71 VINs of this build we have seen in dealer inventory. They are a sample of the road population, not a production figure.

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Pattern decode updated September 9, 2026.