2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The gears shift abruptly. When taking off the gears will shift hard that it feels as if something heavy is dropping in the engine. Took vehicle to dealership three times with same problem. Tomorrow will be fourth time with same abrupt shifting problem for a total of 4 times. After dealership tries to fix it it operates well for about two to three months and then the problem starts again. Also, the vehicle has lost all power twice now, battery dead, dead, dead. When attempting to turn on the lights blink quickly, multiple times but it does not have enough power to turn on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10956879, filed 2017-02, 5,590 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 3 | 21% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 11 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 33% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 2 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 2 | 12% |
| 2007 | 6 | 15% |
| 2005 | 5 | 36% |
| 2004 | 6 | 27% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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