6 complaints reported

2016 Cadillac Escalade Suspension

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

May 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle and the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2025
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound worsened and the battery drained immediately. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer Penske Buick GMC Of Cerritos (18400 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703) who informed the contact that the vehicle experienced suspension failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,200.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2022
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that the passenger's side rear upper control arms had separated from the vehicle and that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V256000 (Suspension). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 71,695.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2023
Oct 2019

2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VIOLENT SHAKING WHEN TRAVELING 40-80 MPH. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE VEHICLES REPAIR COST. *JS

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2019
Feb 2019

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Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2017
Jan 2018

FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARMS ARE BAD AND EATING MY TIRES FROM INSIDE. I WENT TO GET MY ALIGNMENT DONE BUT MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARMS ARE BAD AND HE CAN NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT AND THEN I WENT TO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS GOOD BECAUSE ON THAT TIME I ALREADY HAD 49,540 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE 50000 MILES SO THEY CAN TELL ME YOU ARE OUT OF WARRANTY AND YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THAT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2018

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The 2016 Cadillac Escalade has 6 Suspension complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.