2016 Cadillac Escalade engine problems
32 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Cadillac Escalade, which is 26% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
In the early hours of august 15th 2016 my cadillac escalade 2016, VIN [xxx], caught fire while staying parked (stationary) all night. As per the pictures taken by the neighbors, the escalade tuned into a huge fire ball and burned the truck down to ashes. It also burned down two other cars parked behind it and the adjacent house on fire. As per the montgomery county (maryland) fire department, arson was ruled out and most likely caused by internal mechanical issues. (fire department report number [xxx]).
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact then observed smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents from the engine and turned off the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the residence, inspected the vehicle, and determined that the engine had seized.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Cadillac Escalade
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints