2016 Cadillac Escalade Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 17%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade, 17% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Around 20,000 miles we started documenting issues with the drive train by taking it into the dealership but we had had these issues prior to the 20,000 mile mark. When you would be traveling around 20 MPH and traffic would slow down nearly coming to a stop and then speeds would pick up back and you began to accelerate it would shift with hard thud into gear. Also when placing the car in reverse from park or from reverse into drive it would lunge forward. When at a complete stop and slowly removing your foot from the brake it would lunge forward as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267573, filed 2019-10, 35,000 miles“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, filed 2019-10, 22,000 miles“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, filed 2025-06“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, filed 2025-06“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, filed 2023-03Related 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 | 4 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 30% |
| 2024 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 | 16 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 9% |
| 2021 | 9 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 15 | 17% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 8 | 40% |
| 2013 | 4 | 21% |
| 2012 | 9 | 45% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 13% |
| 2009 | 14 | 24% |
| 2008 | 23 | 17% |
| 2007 | 34 | 15% |
| 2006 | 5 | 26% |
| 2005 | 11 | 26% |
| 2004 | 20 | 29% |
| 2003 | 23 | 28% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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