2016 Cadillac Escalade Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 16%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade, 16% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“While the vehicle was still under warranty (within a few months of our initial purchase) we contacted the Escalade dealership in dublin, ca informing them that our Escalade would stall upon acceleration going forward or reverse causing it to jolt (kickback) once it accelerated. The dealership inspected it and said no problem was found. We brought it back multiple times to hear no problem found. Through the life of this vehicle it continues to happen but now more vigorously.”
NHTSA complaint #11315460, filed 2020-03, 2,000 miles“I purchased a new vehicle a little over a year ago, picked it up at 4pm, on my drive home I noticed a vibration when driving at speeds from 35 miles per hour plus. The vibration increases with speed. I brought it back to the dealer the next morning on saturday at 8am. I was asked to drop it off during the week, which I did. They replaced 4 tires. This did not correct the problem. I brought it back again a few weeks later, two tires were replaced a second time. I still had the same problem. I brought it back again, the 3rd time they replaced on tire. It did not correct the vibration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11042288, filed 2017-11, 15 miles“Running boards go up and down when the door is open. Both my wife and nine year old daughter almost had their legs caught when stepping out of the vehicle. This is dangerous and the manufacturer claims no responsibility. Very dangerous safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11396416, filed 2021-02, 66,000 miles“Infotainment screen shows cracking, becomes unresponsive and clicks on it's own intermittantly. Renders all functionality including all radio/sound, navigation, projection, etc... Useless.”
NHTSA complaint #11385624, filed 2020-12, 35,000 miles“Car vibrates from 35mph up to 80 plus. Had it to dealer 5 times and they know that there is a vibration. They said GM said the torque converter was out of balance and GM was designing a fix . About 5 calls and three week later they received a new special torque converter and after it was installed the vibration was still there. You can feel the vibration in the steering wheel, throttle, center console, floor, and the seat. The service manager has been very polite and has gone out of his way to help. A GM field service rep has looked at the car and said it is within GM spec,s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823280, filed 2016-01, 700 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 10 | 7% |
| 2022 | 6 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 12% |
| 2018 | 2 | 9% |
| 2017 | 7 | 14% |
| 2016 | 14 | 16% |
| 2015 | 17 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 5 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 7% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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