2016 Cadillac Escalade Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 31 1 fire

“OUR 2016 ESCALADE WITH 20,000 MILES HAD THE TAIL PIPE CORRODE AND FALL OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR BUMPER WAS SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY MELTED THE BUMPER AND BACK-UP SENSORS. IF THE ISSUE WASN'T NOTICED, A MAJOR THERMAL EVENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED AND THE TRUCK COULD HAVE BEEN A TOTAL LOSS. CADILLAC HAS REFUSED TO WARRANTY THIS ISSUE. WE ALSO HAVE A 2019 ESCALADE THAT IS SHOWING SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OF CORROSION AT THE SAME WELD. I BELIEVE THIS IS 100% A DESIGN ISSUE. THE SERVICE DEALER, AUTONATION IN PALM BEACH, FL TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULDN'T WARRANTY BECAUSE I ASKED THEM TO…”
NHTSA complaint #11405065, 2020 · fire

“At highway speed, the engine lifters associated with the Active Fuel Management system failed and caused catastrophic damage throughout the engine. The sudden loss of power on the highway almost caused vehicles traveling behind me to collide.”
NHTSA complaint #11752185, 2026

“The first engine failure occurred while my vehicle remained under warranty. While driving with my children and a couple of her teammates to an AAU tournament in [XXX], the vehicle just began emitting white smoke. We pulled to a gas station and were stranded until we could arrange transportation for the 7 of us. It was a good thing that we left a day early or the girls would not have made it to their game. Upon towing the vehicle back to the shop in [XXX], I was informed that one of the cylinders in the engine had malfunctioned and the only repair option was replacement. The repairs were perfor…”
NHTSA complaint #11749913, 2026

Power Train 21 1 crash

“KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TO BUCK AND SURGE WHEN YOU PULL UP TO TA STOP LIGHT, STOP SIGN, ON HIGHWAY,OR IN TRAFFIC. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS A KNOWN CONDITION WITH NO FIX. DEALER DESCRIBES ISSUES WITH SOME VEHICLES WORSE THAN OTHERS. GENERAL MANAGER OF COLONIAL CADILLAC WOBURN MA 781-935-7000 (BRET DOUGLAS) STATES THAT HE HAS DRIVEN VEHICLES WITH SAME ISSUES AND THERE IS NO FIX. IT WAS CORRECTED IN THE 2018 VEHICLES BY GOING TO A 10 SPEED TRANSMISSION. OUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS IN A REPAIR. W…”
NHTSA complaint #11129359, 2017 · crash

“The engine seized while driving in the middle of the road. I was very fortunate that there was no incident. For others that drove at highway speed, accidents or fatalities may occur. GM is aware of this problem and elect not to do anything. Because of the high amount of engines faulty, the engines are 8-10 months back-order.”
NHTSA complaint #11530828, 2023

“SOMETIMES BANGS INTO GEAR SO HARD IT FEELS LIKE YOU?VE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.”
NHTSA complaint #11415585, 2021

Electrical System 18

“Purchased 2016 Cadillac Escalade in April 2022 - VIN [XXX] . License plate [XXX] . Car has had electrical shortage issues in the navigation screen ever since purchasing. The navigation screen flickers, switches between apps simultaneously and isn’t responsive to finger touch as advertised. I have taken the car to the dealership 4 times within the 90 day dealership warranty. Those dates were April 25, 2022; May 26, 2022; September 3, 2022; and September 24, 2022. However, the problem hasn’t been resolved. This has also caused the car ignition start up to start slowly. The battery has been ch…”
NHTSA complaint #11683544, 2025

“While I was driving the car turned off and the steering wheel got really hard, making it harder to get out of the road to keep my children safe since we were in the highway. Second time it happened the stabilitrack service message came up, and also the steering assist is reduced please drive with care. The ebrake. ABS and stabilitrack light on the dash turned on. This started happening on may 14 until present”
NHTSA complaint #11668491, 2025

“When I’m trying to park my car shuts off and turns back on, steering wheel stops working, service stabilitrak turn on and goes away, sometimes my car won’t turn on and have to disconnect the battery and connect it for it to turn on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11667873, 2025

Unknown Or Other 17 1 crash 2 fire 2 injury

“06/14/2019 I WAS DRIVING MY CADILLAC TO ESCALATE ESV TRAVELING FROM BALTIMORE TO WASHINGTON DC 95 SOUTH BAND. 12:04 PM MY VEHICLE FLIP OVER. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. I FOUND THAT LEFT THE REAR WHEEL OF THE CAR; COME OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEEL LOCKS AND AXLE BAR OF THE TIRE CUT OFF AND BROKEN. THIS CAUSED FLIPPING OF THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11221207, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“My starter caught on fire trying to start my car”
NHTSA complaint #11634988, 2025 · fire

“IN THE EARLY HOURS OF AUGUST 15TH 2016 MY CADILLAC ESCALADE 2016, VIN [XXX], CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STAYING PARKED (STATIONARY) ALL NIGHT. AS PER THE PICTURES TAKEN BY THE NEIGHBORS, THE ESCALADE TUNED INTO A HUGE FIRE BALL AND BURNED THE TRUCK DOWN TO ASHES. IT ALSO BURNED DOWN TWO OTHER CARS PARKED BEHIND IT AND THE ADJACENT HOUSE ON FIRE. AS PER THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY (MARYLAND) FIRE DEPARTMENT, ARSON WAS RULED OUT AND MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY INTERNAL MECHANICAL ISSUES. (FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT NUMBER [XXX]). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 55…”
NHTSA complaint #10934924, 2016 · fire

Suspension 15 1 crash 2 injury

“06/14/2019 I WAS DRIVING MY CADILLAC TO ESCALATE ESV TRAVELING FROM BALTIMORE TO WASHINGTON DC 95 SOUTH BAND. 12:04 PM MY VEHICLE FLIP OVER. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. I FOUND THAT LEFT THE REAR WHEEL OF THE CAR; COME OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEEL LOCKS AND AXLE BAR OF THE TIRE CUT OFF AND BROKEN. THIS CAUSED FLIPPING OF THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11221207, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Suspension failed at 50,000 miles. At 56,000 miles one of the valve components inside the engine (a lifter) has collapsed. This part controls the opening of the engine valve, and because it is no longer moving, that cylinder cannot build compression and is causing the misfire. This is an internal mechanical failure inside the engine and cannot be caused by body work, fuel quality, or anything external.”
NHTSA complaint #11720984, 2026

“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle and the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11663079, 2025

Steering 7

“Experienced loss of electric power steering while driving at 60 MPH on interstate. Had 6 passengers in vehicle at the time and could have crashed if another vehicle was in other lane next to us during steering loss. Steering available for inspection. Have taken vehicle to dealer to fix issue. They diagnosed and replaced Negative and Positive wiring harness to battery; however, vehicle steering loss occurred again right after picking up and is back at dealership now. Sent dealer article about other owners of 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade experiencing same issue to help explain steering issue…”
NHTSA complaint #11722231, 2026

“While I was driving the car turned off and the steering wheel got really hard, making it harder to get out of the road to keep my children safe since we were in the highway. Second time it happened the stabilitrack service message came up, and also the steering assist is reduced please drive with care. The ebrake. ABS and stabilitrack light on the dash turned on. This started happening on may 14 until present”
NHTSA complaint #11668491, 2025

“Product liability due to faulty product. Chrome frame on steering wheel chips into sharp razor blades causing bleeding injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11578313, 2023

Air Bags 6 1 crash 3 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION AND HEADING TOWARDS HIM. THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A LARGE ROCK IN A NEARBY LAWN. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. PARTS OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT R…”
NHTSA complaint #11256675, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the driver-side air bag deployed without any impact. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to his arm, neck, and back that required medical attention. The contact drove himself to the hospital. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000. Th…”
NHTSA complaint #11579900, 2024 · 1 injury(ies)

“WHILE IN MOTION - THE CADILLAC ESCALADE'S AIRBAGS ALL SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR IMPACT THAT PRECEDED THE INCIDENT. THE POLICE OFFICER ON SCENE WAS ALSO QUITE SURPRISED. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUFFERED BRUISES, AND A MILD CONCUSSION. THE OTHER OCCUPANTS WERE SAFE. HOWEVER, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THESE AIRBAGS WITH NO COLLISION OR REASON REPRESENTS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.”
NHTSA complaint #11312058, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 4

“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while coming to a stop to park the vehicle, the vehicle turned off and restarted continuously, and the steering wheel straightened unintendedly. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to restart after being turned off. The contact had to disconnect and reconnect the battery cables to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the message "Service Stabili-trak" was temporarily displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagno…”
NHTSA complaint #11667098, 2025

“THIS VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO SHAKE ME OUT OF IT. THE SUN ROOF EVEN SHAKES AT ALL SPEEDS AND AT ALL TIME. A $50.000.00 PIECE OF JUNK. I'M EMBARRASSED TO LET SOMEONE RIDE WITH ME. IT'S UNSAFE!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11144598, 2018

“COLLISION ALERT ON WHILE IN PARK. THEY ALSO FLASH FAINTLY WHILE DRIVING WITH NOTHING IN FRONT. ALL SENSORS CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS IS A RECURRENT ISSUE FOR WHICH I WAS TOLD IT WAS CUE RELATED AND THAT REPLACING THE CUE WOULD FIX. (RECURRENT ISSUE) SERVICE PERSON WAS ABLE TO SEE THIS PROBLEM AS IT HAPPENED ISSUES WITH MY ESCALATE WHICH INCLUDE THE COLLISION ALERT DISPLAYING ( FLICKERING ) ONGOING. HARD TO TAKE PICTURES AS IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BANGS LOW SPEED (RECURRENT ISSUES) VEHICLE LOCKED ITSELF WITH THE KEYS INSIDE. MY WIFE HAD TO CALL ME TO GET THE SPARE SET AND U…”
NHTSA complaint #11062654, 2017

Service Brakes 4 2 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION AND HEADING TOWARDS HIM. THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A LARGE ROCK IN A NEARBY LAWN. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. PARTS OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT R…”
NHTSA complaint #11256675, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“VACUUM PUMP DETERIORATION OR FAILURE CAUSED REDUCED STOPPING OF VEHICLE. BACKED UP VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND COULD NOT STOP UNTIL I PUMPED BRAKE PETAL SEVERAL TIMES. AND FINALLY STOPPED. PLACED VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND SET HAND BRAKE. I CHECKED ACCELERATOR AND STOP PETALS FOR OBSTRUCTION AND FOUND NONE. PLACED VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND SLOWLY MOVED FORWARD. APPLIED BRAKES ABOUT TEN FOOT FROM WALL AND VEHICLE STRUCT BRICK WALL BETWEEN GARAGES. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED. DAMAGE TO GARAGE $14,940 AND VEHICLE $4,984.”
NHTSA complaint #11219769, 2019 · crash

“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the noticed a failure with the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11608803, 2024

Fuel/Propulsion System 3 1 fire

“OUR 2016 ESCALADE WITH 20,000 MILES HAD THE TAIL PIPE CORRODE AND FALL OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR BUMPER WAS SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY MELTED THE BUMPER AND BACK-UP SENSORS. IF THE ISSUE WASN'T NOTICED, A MAJOR THERMAL EVENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED AND THE TRUCK COULD HAVE BEEN A TOTAL LOSS. CADILLAC HAS REFUSED TO WARRANTY THIS ISSUE. WE ALSO HAVE A 2019 ESCALADE THAT IS SHOWING SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OF CORROSION AT THE SAME WELD. I BELIEVE THIS IS 100% A DESIGN ISSUE. THE SERVICE DEALER, AUTONATION IN PALM BEACH, FL TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULDN'T WARRANTY BECAUSE I ASKED THEM TO…”
NHTSA complaint #11405065, 2020 · fire

“MY 2016 ESCALADE PREMIUM ENGINE IS STARTING TO SHUT OFF MORE FREQUENT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT ALSO HAS MORE FREQUENT ISSUES WHERE IT WILL NOT START WITH REMOTE OR IF INSIDE THE VEHICLE. NO WARNING OR FAILURE LIGHTS CAME ON. DASH LOOKS NORMAL BUT NO RPM'S IF IT SHUTS OFF AT A STOP. I’VE REPLACED THE BATTERY THINKING IT WAS AN OLDER BATTERY BUT STILL CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I'M VERY NERVOUS THINKING IT WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY. PLEASE HELP!! I HAVE NOT TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP HOPING THIS CAN BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURE”
NHTSA complaint #11512689, 2023

“67 DAYS & 1230 MILES AFTER PURCHASING, JUST AFTER STARTING AND MERGING INTO HEAVY, FAST MOVING CITY TRAFFIC, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & SEVERAL OTHERS COME ON. THEN ON STAR TEXT AND EMAIL DIAGNOSTIC ALERT RECEIVED: "SERVICE THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN YOUR VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY". THE ENGINE WAS ACTING SLUGGISH, ROUGH, JOLTING, NO ACCELERATION, MAX SPEED BARELY 30PMH, A/C STOPS WORKING. ON STAR DIAGNOSTIC REPORT (MONTHLY EMAIL REPORT) AT 1200 MILES WAS PERFECT, 40 MINUTES PRIOR. DEALER SERVICE DIAGNOSED CYLINDER #2 MISFIRES, COMPONENT TESTING ON THE THRESHOLD OF BEING SHORTED. REPLACED #2 FUE…”
NHTSA complaint #10966314, 2017

Structure 3

“THE BLACK SHINY PLASTIC PIECES BEHIND THE REAR DOORS HAVE COME LOOSE ON BOTH SIDES. THE METAL CLIPS HAVE COME LOOSE FROM THE PLASTIC. THIS MAKES THE PLASTIC PIECES FLAP IN THE WIND. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING AT 25000 MILES. I HAVE NOW GLUED THE PIECES BACK TOGETHER BUT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DO THIS ON AN $80,000 TRUCK. ALSO, THE PLASTIC UNDER THE WINDSHIELD HAS WAVES IN THE PLASTIC AND DOES NOT SIT FLAT AGAINST THE WINDOW. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON A 4 YEAR OLD TRUCK THAT IS GARAGE KEPT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11328296, 2020

“COLLISION ALERT ON WHILE IN PARK. THEY ALSO FLASH FAINTLY WHILE DRIVING WITH NOTHING IN FRONT. ALL SENSORS CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS IS A RECURRENT ISSUE FOR WHICH I WAS TOLD IT WAS CUE RELATED AND THAT REPLACING THE CUE WOULD FIX. (RECURRENT ISSUE) SERVICE PERSON WAS ABLE TO SEE THIS PROBLEM AS IT HAPPENED ISSUES WITH MY ESCALATE WHICH INCLUDE THE COLLISION ALERT DISPLAYING ( FLICKERING ) ONGOING. HARD TO TAKE PICTURES AS IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BANGS LOW SPEED (RECURRENT ISSUES) VEHICLE LOCKED ITSELF WITH THE KEYS INSIDE. MY WIFE HAD TO CALL ME TO GET THE SPARE SET AND U…”
NHTSA complaint #11062654, 2017

“BUFFETING SOUND AND EAR PRESSURE LIKE THE REAR WINDOWS ARE DOWN, BUT OCCURS ALL THE TIME AT FREEWAY SPEED WITH ALL WINDOWS UP. BOOMING SOUND AT SLOW SPEED. CAN FEEL STRANGE EAR PRESSURE LIKE THE STEREO SUBWOOFER IS PLAYING OVER MOST SMALL ROAD IMPERFECTIONS. THE WHOLE BODY "BOOMS" EXHAUST DROANING SOUND AND EAR PRESSURE. WHEN SUV SWITCHES INTO V4 MODE EXHAUST CREATES A DROANING BACK PRESSURE SOUND WHICH ALSO CREATES PRESSURE IN OCCUPANTS EARS RIDING IN VEHICLE. NOTE* GM BOUGHT BACK OUR 2015 YUKON AND 2015 ESCALADE FOR THESE EXACT PROBLEMS. THE 2016 IS NO BETTER. ALL THE SAME SOUND AND…”
NHTSA complaint #10818140, 2015

Wheels 3 1 crash 2 injury

“06/14/2019 I WAS DRIVING MY CADILLAC TO ESCALATE ESV TRAVELING FROM BALTIMORE TO WASHINGTON DC 95 SOUTH BAND. 12:04 PM MY VEHICLE FLIP OVER. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. I FOUND THAT LEFT THE REAR WHEEL OF THE CAR; COME OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEEL LOCKS AND AXLE BAR OF THE TIRE CUT OFF AND BROKEN. THIS CAUSED FLIPPING OF THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11221207, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I HAVE TAKEN MY ESCALADE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A SHUDDER ISSUE. THEY HAVE AGREED TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION SINCE I AM AT 35K MILES BUT THEY COME UP AND SAID MY WHEELS ARE BENT. AFTER MY ROTATION LAST YEAR, BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW ON THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. I KNOW THAT I HAVE NOT HIT ANYTHING OR WENT OVER ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE DAMAGED MY WHEELS. THIS HAS TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT BUT THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE $1600 FOR TWO WHEELS. AS I SAID, MY TRUCK ONLY HAVE 35K MILES AND I AM THE ONLY ONE THAT DRIVES IT. WITH THESE WHEELS BEING BENT, THERE IS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE BUT I WORRY THAT IT WILL…”
NHTSA complaint #11348981, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENNESSY CADILLAC (3377 SATELLITE BLVD, DULUTH, GA 30096, PHONE NUMBER: (770) 680-7000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 82691800383. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI…”
NHTSA complaint #11032768, 2016

Vehicle Speed Control 2

“THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL RADAR SENSOR WAS FOUND CRACK AFTER BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ERROR CODE. ( THEIR WAS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER OR THE BOTTOM OF THE BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE. GM FAILED TO REPLACE THE PART UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY SAY THERE IS PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I BELIEVE THE PART SHOULD BE IN LOCATION WHERE ROAD DEBRIS CAN HIT THE PART. SERVICE ADVISOR HAS SAID THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS CADILLAC MODEL.”
NHTSA complaint #11269429, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AS THE SPEED INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10823774, 2016

Visibility 2

“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the infotainment screen intermittently went blank while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that the front windshield wiper module had failed to operate as needed. The contact purchased a new battery; however, the failure persisted. The contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was no…”
NHTSA complaint #11496789, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE HEAT IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DEFROSTER WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RENICK CADILLAC (1100 EUCLID ST, FULLERTON, CA 92832, (714) 888-4503) WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO SIMPSON BUICK GMC OF BUENA PARK (6600 AUTO CENTER DR, BUENA PARK, CA 90621, (866) 894-7589) WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE…”
NHTSA complaint #11063822, 2018

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 1 fire

“IN THE EARLY HOURS OF AUGUST 15TH 2016 MY CADILLAC ESCALADE 2016, VIN [XXX], CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STAYING PARKED (STATIONARY) ALL NIGHT. AS PER THE PICTURES TAKEN BY THE NEIGHBORS, THE ESCALADE TUNED INTO A HUGE FIRE BALL AND BURNED THE TRUCK DOWN TO ASHES. IT ALSO BURNED DOWN TWO OTHER CARS PARKED BEHIND IT AND THE ADJACENT HOUSE ON FIRE. AS PER THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY (MARYLAND) FIRE DEPARTMENT, ARSON WAS RULED OUT AND MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY INTERNAL MECHANICAL ISSUES. (FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT NUMBER [XXX]). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 55…”
NHTSA complaint #10934924, 2016 · fire

Equipment 1

“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the infotainment screen intermittently went blank while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that the front windshield wiper module had failed to operate as needed. The contact purchased a new battery; however, the failure persisted. The contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was no…”
NHTSA complaint #11496789, 2022

Exterior Lighting 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. EVERY TIME THE CONTACT PARKED AND LOCKED THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ED MORSE CADILLAC TAMPA (101 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33612, (813) 556-7287) FOUR TIMES WHILE UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL TWICE. DURING THE THIRD VISIT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRES AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTED. DURING THE FOURTH VISIT, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR 28 DAYS, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. T…”
NHTSA complaint #11243715, 2018

Lane Departure 1

“At low speed electric power steering failed. Cannot steer vehicle. Will have vehicle towed to a service center.”
NHTSA complaint #11481903, 2022

Seat Belts 1

“The driver seat belt cable ripped apart when attempting to unbuckle it. It is a safety hazard to drive this vehicle . It was inspected by Frank Fontanez(crash technician)about 3 weeks ago, at that time several pictures was taken and he instructed me to fill out this report. The vehicle was not inspected by any other agencies, [XXX] Mr Fontanez in my path because this is my only transportation method and I need immediately attention thanks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11593586, 2024

Seats 1

“FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST BUILT IN WITH NON ADJUSTABLE SHAPE. DRIVER'S HEAD TOUCHES TO HEADREST WHILE SITTING ON DRIVE POSITION WHICH CREATES VERY UNCOMFORTABLE BODY POSTURE SHORTLY AFTER NECK PAIN STARTS. HOWEVER, REAR PASSENGER SEATS HAS NORMAL HEADREST BUILT IN WITH NO SEATING PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING ISSUE”
NHTSA complaint #11143576, 2018