2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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, filed 2019-06, 45,200 miles“Almost every vehicle that has a key fob will shift into park and shutoff the engine if you are stopped and press the engine stop button. My car does not and I have exited my car on 3 occasions thinking it was shut off (engine is too quiet) and my car started driving away with no one at the wheel. The worst time is when I pulled over to help a stranded motorist and my car took off across a busy intersection - luckily another motorist got out of their car and stopped my car - averting a massive accident. This is a death machine waiting for a victim. Gm please correct this.”
NHTSA complaint #11016153, filed 2017-08, 10,000 miles“Shudder / vibration between 45 - 65 MPH. Cause was torque converter. 85 - 90% of vibration was mitigated. Continue to have steady vibrations 65 -70mph and above. Dealer also installed new tires / wheels and I have had a road force balance.”
NHTSA complaint #11133497, filed 2018-10, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028700Feb 5, 2026This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
- 11027698Jan 16, 2026This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with…
- 11027689Jan 12, 2026This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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