MYRModel Year Report

2016 Cadillac Escalade

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2016 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:15.648Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Escalade Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 115 complaints 2003: 81 complaints 2003 2004: 69 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 229 complaints 2007 2008: 136 complaints 2009: 58 complaints 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 17 complaints 2014: 19 complaints 2015: 94 complaints 2015 2016: 86 complaints 2016 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 21 complaints 2019: 24 complaints 2019 2020: 13 complaints 2021: 57 complaints 2022: 71 complaints 2023: 119 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2016: 86 complaints
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YearComplaints
199939
200071
20013
2002115
200381
200469
200542
200619
2007229
2008136
200958
201038
201149
201220
201317
201419
201594
201686
201749
201821
201924
202013
202157
202271
2023119
202441
202514
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 34%

34% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180913

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160518 — suspension

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016.

Campaign 16V256000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181120 — PE (closed 20220410)

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

R 20191008 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.

Campaign 19V645000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V256000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2023

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Cadillac Escalade is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac Escalade?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac Escalade have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.