VIN REPORT

1GYS4CKJ2FR2611502015 CADILLAC EscaladePremium

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High Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
9
9 campaigns found
Safety Grade
F
37/100 composite
Complaints
102
NHTSA filed
Vehicle Age
11 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
AVOIDPurchase Verdict

2015 CADILLAC Escalade was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 9 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately....

TAKATA
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2015 CADILLAC Escalade

2015 CADILLAC Escalade was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 9 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 102 owner complaints include 9 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 9 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Active 'do not drive' recall; Airbag system recall)
  • 9 injuries reported across 102 owner complaints
  • Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
  • Engine/Powertrain is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • High lemon law risk indicators — multiple safety-critical recall and complaint patterns present
  • TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — inflator can rupture and send metal shrapnel into the cabin. Do NOT drive until repaired.
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of 100
High Risk
5 risk factors detected. Review each carefully before committing to purchase.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
5 Contributing Risk Factors
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
Takata airbag recall — risk of shrapnel injury
+18
9 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Elevated fire risk signals detected
+7
Accelerating complaint trend — problems increasing over time
+6
Critical Alerts1
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — Do Not Drive
Campaign: 26V329000

Takata airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin — this defect has caused at least 27 deaths and 400+ injuries worldwide. Do NOT drive this vehicle until this recall is repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
CADILLAC
Model
Escalade
Year
2015
Trim / Series
Premium
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
8-cyl 6.2L
Doors
4
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

GM Arlington Assembly

B+Quality76/100
Good📍 ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Builds Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, and Escalade. One of GM's better-performing domestic plants.

Awards & Recognition
  • JD Power IQS recognition — large SUV segment
Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

F
Score: 37/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety0/30
Complaint History17/30
100/100Critical
  • Active 'do not drive' recall
  • Airbag system recall
  • Brake system recall
  • Steering system recall
  • Engine recall
2/100
Basic
1 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Elevated
  • 3 complaint(s) involved a fire
High
  • Active 'do not drive' recall issued
  • 5 recalls on same component: Safety Systems
  • 2 recalls on same component: Engine/Powertrain
  • 9 injuries reported in complaints
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Engine/Powertrain
2 recalls44 complaints
Steering
1 recall7 complaints
Safety Systems
5 recalls2 complaints
Suspension/Wheels
1 recall5 complaints
Brakes
1 recall4 complaints

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera?Unknown
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls9

Deferred Failure Risk

Components and defects approaching or past their known service milestones

82/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 5 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~132,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
EST. OVERDUECriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Timing Chain Tensioner immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighDifferential / Transfer Case Fluid
Service interval: 4 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Differential / Transfer Case Fluid immediately — already past the 50,000 mi / 4 yr interval
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
EST. OVERDUEModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Fuel Injectors immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.

NHTSA Safety Recalls

9 RECALLS
9found

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 9 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

2 of 9 recalls have a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.

62%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

CADILLAC Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
87%Fair

CADILLAC completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
20mo
#18V586000
Jul 2018

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
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ConsequenceIf EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#19V645000
Jun 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

SummaryGeneral 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.
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ConsequenceAs the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#16V651000
Aug 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SummaryGeneral 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 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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ConsequenceA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Est. Repair Completion~80%

~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#17V437000
Oct 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SummaryGeneral 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 Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Est. Repair Completion~80%

~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#14V259000
Invalid Date

AIR BAGS

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an insufficiently heated infrared weld. This may result in only a partial deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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ConsequenceIn the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.
Est. Repair Completion~80%

~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#14V624000
Jun 2014

AIR BAGS

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel top cover on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect spacer fabric, causing a reduction of adhesion between the spacer fabric and the vinyl show surface. This reduced adhesion may result in inconsistent passenger air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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ConsequenceInconsistent air bag deployment increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Est. Repair Completion~80%

~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#14V007000
Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SummaryGeneral Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Read full details...
ConsequenceThe overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Est. Repair Completion~66%

~34% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#26V289000
Jul 2026

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Read full details...
ConsequenceFront or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~8%

~92% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#26V329000
Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~18%

~82% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

LONG-STANDING OPEN
AIR BAGS
12yr open
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
9.9yr open
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
8.7yr open
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
7.9yr open
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
7yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

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DO NOT DRIVE Recall Active
NHTSA has issued a "park it" recall — vehicle should not be driven until repaired.
06/09/2019
9 total campaigns
SteeringBrakesSafety SystemsEngine/PowertrainSuspension/Wheels
4
Part Replacements
5
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
5 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.

Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix

RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

Owner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components

83% of complaints about "STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM" were filed AFTER recall campaign 18V586000 (2018-07-09) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
83% post-recall
Recall: 2018-07-099 before · 45 after#18V586000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
63% post-recall
Recall: 2019-06-0912 before · 20 after#19V645000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

1 in 11

9 injuries reported across 102 complaints — elevated injury rate for this class of vehicle.

Complaints102

Complaint Intelligence

102 complaints analyzed across 11 system categories

Engine/Powertrain
44
Other
17
Electrical
1 crash16
Steering
2 crash7 inj7
Suspension/Wheels
5
Brakes
4
Body/Structure
1 crash3
Safety Systems
1 crash2 inj2
2017
6
2018
14
2019
18
2020
10
2021
7
2022
4
2023
5
2024
7
2025
15
2026
4
3% trend in recent years (increasing complaints)
Accelerating +130%
23
Last 24 months
10
Prior 24 months

⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse

Engine stalling9
Fire/smoke9
Electrical failure4
Transmission slip2
Brake failure2
Conditions Reported
Highway/high-speed (17)Parking/low-speed (14)Rain/wet (7)Cold weather (3)Startup (3)

Owner Complaints

HIGH VOLUME

102 safety complaints filed with NHTSA

102found
3
Fires
5
Crashes
9
Injuries
ODI #11734152FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while his wife was driving the vehicle, after arriving at a parking lot, a bystander informed her that the vehicle was leaking a significant amount of fuel. The vehicle was driven to the residence and turned off, and the vehicle continued to leak fuel. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the leak was coming directly from the fuel pump at the fuel tank. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,206.

ODI #11725365ENGINE

The engine in my 2015 Cadillac Escalade failed unexpectedly at approximately 53,000 miles. Immediately prior to the failure, the engine developed a noticeable knocking noise, indicating a potential internal issue. While attempting to park in a public parking garage, the vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine shut down without any warning lights or alerts. This created a hazardous situation in a confined area with other vehicles and pedestrians, as I was unable to properly control or maneuver the vehicle. The sudden loss of power and complete engine shutdown significantly increased the risk of a collision or injury. The engine would not restart after the failure, leaving the vehicle disabled in the garage. Due to the confined space, the vehicle had to be removed using specialized towing equipment. The vehicle has been dealer-maintained since purchase, and I am the original owner. There were no prior major engine issues before this incident. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where it was confirmed that the engine had seized and failed internally. I was quoted approximately $20,000 for a rebuilt engine replacement. This type of catastrophic engine failure at relatively low mileage, without warning, presents a serious safety concern.

ODI #11724651POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

Mileage: 90,406 2015 Cadillac Escalade Engine: 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 has experienced lifter and camshaft failure, and the vehicle is now stalling while driving, creating a serious safety risk. I transport my disabled child daily, and the stalls are unpredictable, putting us and other drivers at risk. This issue is consistent with the pending class action Harrison v. General Motors LLC, which alleges that 2014–present Cadillac Escalades with 6.2L AFM/DFM lifters can fail, causing engine noise, stalling, and catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle was service on 3/02/2026 at Riverview Chevrolet GMC for these issues and a complaint was summit to GM for these problems. Since after having the vehicles services I have had issues with the vehicle stalling while in progress and while driving causing me to be very scary that the vehicle will completely stall out or shut down on me while on the road driving causing an accident. Please help me resolve this unsafe matter. Thank You!

ODI #11715567ENGINE

Within the last 20,000 miles this car has, and is now, been at the dealership 3xs for sudden lifter/camshaft failure. This last time almost caused an accident. One time the check engine light never even came on, two other times it came on as the car started slowing and shaking, so no notice as to what was about to happen.

ODI #11707451FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Significant fuel leak coming from top of fuel tank

ODI #11702046SUSPENSION,ENGINE

Cadillac and GM have a know issue in the Escalade for faulty susp3nsion, with their MagRide system, and bad lifters. They use AFM/DOD to reduce the engine down to 4 cylinders and it causes the lifters to get stuck and damage the cam. I am one of thousands to experience these issues. GM need to be held responsible. Why. Are you putting this junk in 100k trucks? Why are we having to foot the bill to get rid of it? My car only has 112,000 miles. This is ridiculous. Please help.

ODI #11696362ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced a temporary loss of automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway; however, the vehicle failed to restart as intended. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was then towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was not available.

ODI #11695020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. At the time of purchase and registration, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The mileage was 172,400; however, the contact researched the Carfax Report the following day and discovered that the mileage was 243,000 and was updated 10 days before the date of purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that the dealer was made aware of the issue; however, the dealer stated that the manager was out of the country and would reach out to the contact when he returned. The contact had not received a call back. The contact stated that due to the mileage discrepancy, the dealer refused to service the vehicle for several unknown issues.

ODI #11687494ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I was driving south on I-25 when lights started flashing snd then i lost power and had to coast to the shoulder with no means to expedite my exit from the interstate. At the coasting point white heavy smoke came from tail pipe. . I know there is a recall for 21-24 models. For the very problem i had. The recall now has no fix. This needs fixed

ODI #11678404POWER TRAIN

Vehicle has a shake that seems to be coming from the rear and can be felt in the seats, slightly in the steering wheel while driving at highway speeds ( 70+ ) this shake or vibration come in waves but never goes away long as you are traveling at highway speeds . It goes from an annoying shake to a bad shake and from a bad shake to annoying shake if that makes sense . I’ve spoken with different mechanics including the GM dealer and no one seems to have a fix just recommendation of expense part replacements that hasn’t worked for other Escalade owner with the same issue . I have experienced hard shifting from park to reverse and from 1st gear to 2nd but a temp sensor replacement seemed to have resolved the harsh shifting some what. It’s not as bad but still feel a gear thud when shifting after a cold start but not so much after it’s been driven for awhile. My main concern is the shaking . It’s an embarrassing ride with passengers to the point I avoid driving it on long trips For fear that my Escalade will break down completely leaving myself and family stranded. I’m not looking for free handout repairs I just want to be pointed in the right direction of a sure fire resolution so I can get it repaired and start enjoying my vehicle .

ODI #11678184FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel leak on top of fuel tank and it’s available for inspection. The safety of passengers and others were put at high risk since fuel is highly flammable . The problem is present at all times when the vehicle is started . The leak is highly visible by any bystander. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer or police or others . There were no warning lights or other symptoms prior to the failure, no warning !! There’s a recall on this but apparently my vin does not qualify, here’s a link from the NHTSA website [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11676295UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

My 2015 Cadillac Escalade suffered complete engine failure caused by a known design defect involving the Active Fuel Management (AFM) lifters and camshaft. This issue is documented in GM Technical Service Bulletins (TSB #15-06-01-002E and PIP5606C), which acknowledge lifter collapse, misfires, and internal engine damage in 2014–2020 Escalade and similar models. GM-certified dealerships repeatedly misdiagnosed the issue as minor (e.g. spark plugs, oil), allowing the underlying defect to worsen. I am uploading invoices from Cadillac of Cerritos (who misdiagnosed the problem), my trusted local repair shop, and Cadillac of Torrance, who ultimately diagnosed the failed lifters and camshaft, but had originally referred us to Cerritos because they could not take us at the time. The misdiagnoses delayed necessary repair, resulting in catastrophic engine failure and a repair quote exceeding $10,000. GM only offered $2000 towards a new car despite clear evidence of a widespread design defect. I believe this is not an isolated case. Many owners have filed similar complaints with NHTSA, and class action lawsuits (e.g. Mason v. GM) are pending for this exact issue. Despite this, GM has not issued a recall. This defect creates serious safety risks, including stalling, loss of power, and engine failure while driving. My family was placed in danger by a vehicle GM and its certified dealers knew was vulnerable. I urge NHTSA to investigate this engine defect further and require GM to take full accountability.

ODI #11675475STEERING

I was on the Highway and the EPS stopped working and steering wheel became hard. I looked online and saw there was a recall for this certain model of vehicle and when I checked the NHTSA page there was no recall for my VIN. We had to continue using the vehicle to get back to out city and it suddenly worked again. Now it does it every few times. We’re scared we might crash. NHTSA Campaign Number 18V586000

ODI #11658187ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the variable valve timing, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 89,000.

ODI #11658276ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle immediately lost power and was unable to be restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the crankshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000. The VIN was not available.

ODI #11650126ENGINE

I was on my way home on [XXX] when the engine in my Cadillac Escalade started to vibrate and the check engine and stability track lights came on. Since I was only three miles from the house, I coasted home and parked the vehicle. On [XXX], I had the truck towed to ACE Auto Doctor in Bettendorf, IA who told me that I needed a new engine and it was a common issue on the 6.2 GM engine. I had supplement Insurance on the vehicle but the Insurance declined my claim. The Cadillac Dealership wants me to pay $17,000 for a remanufactured engine to replace mine. I know there is an investigation but am unsure what's the status. My vehicle has 93,000 miles and I do take care of it. This is my first issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11646696POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE

I dropped my vehicle off for transmission service maintenance with no engine issues and no check engine light. The Cadillac dealer called me the next day and said the check engine light was on and the engine was bad and needed $12,000 repair due to faulty bad designed lifter's and camshaft also stated this is a well know defect in the engine and they have replaced many 6.2 engines. Vehicle has 59,345 miles and has a 72,000 mile powertrain warranty. I contacted GM and was told no they would not help with the cost. I drove the vehicle home and it would stall out at stop lights the stabilitrack and ABS lights came on and it would not go over 35MPH. Vehicle is dangerous to drive.

ODI #11645049POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vehicle will make noise as if gears are slipping, when going up the slop or on load. potentially can stall or burnout gear and cause major accident. Cadillac should replace the vehicle

ODI #11634474SEATS

Vehicle sold with inoperable passenger seat on November 22, 2024. Seat stays in recline position. Issue is unresolved with the dealership to date.

ODI #11631090POWER TRAIN

Radical shifting shuttring unknown what gear to select into

ODI #11616313ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I was driving my vehicle, and it began to sputter, and steering wheel lock up almost causing an accident, plus I started the vehicle at home and within a few minutes I became unconscious from carbon Monoxide fumes and had to be rushed to the hospital and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, also my family was in harm in which I was instructed to open all the windows and doors at home because the carbon monoxide detectors was going off at home.

ODI #11616270ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifters and the fuel injectors had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 201,331.

ODI #11603783STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that both rear doors trim near the windows had been slowly detaching from the vehicle, causing a loud whistling sound while driving. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was inspected and determined that the trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

ODI #11587696POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were metal shavings in the engine oil, causing transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11575529ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the radio head unit flickered and did not function properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the internal fold inside of the head unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,999.

ODI #11574946LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The dash lit up with several codes I got out, walked around the vehicle as if someone damaged it would not start. It went into theft mode. Alarms went off, emergency, breaking temperature, control, climate control, side detection error had to have vehicle towed to have all codes cleared with the advanced snap on tool Computer the problem was undiagnosed but side detection error code is still displayed. Of course I was out of town had a $425 tow bill back home for a faulty side detection sensor.

ODI #11559322STEERING

Power steering locks up whenever it decides to without warning. Its happened several times. Dealership saus nothing found wrong. We have hit curb once and tonight it happened while exiting the interstate causing me to run off the road.

ODI #11548239ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

THIS IS FOR SAFETY RECALL IN oct 2019- regarding the brakes- it has ALREADY BEEN MADE AWARE TO DOT. This is in regards to getting a refund for my almost 4k out of pocket expense. The brakes went out completely in sept 2019 ( in 5-7 mph I could not stop in traffic even with them all the way pushed to the floor. and caused a front end collision ad the brakes been working normally this would have never happened. I was wondering what i needed to do ( or if i can ) to get reimbursed for the damages that i incurred on fixing my vehicle. ( around 4,000). Or if i need to notify Cadillac of this issue. Also the vehicle went in for repairs after the recall was issued ( we were never told or advised by the dealer that there was a recall open) and have no idea why the dealer would not even tell us, or advise us of such.

ODI #11538189POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Transmission brakes at speed, feels as if I got rear ended from the back. I know that there is lawsuits against GM for this same problem that I am having. GM knew about these transmission problems and told everyone that this 8 speed transmission was supposed to shift this way. But, now I have it parked in my driveway. Is there anyway that I can get my truck fixed?

ODI #11517422ENGINE

First incident Feb 2022– 2015 Cadillac Escalade had approximately 89K miles on it. Was driving home from work in I-75 when the engine started knocking and vehicle began shaking & losing power. I was able to make it off an exit before it totally shutdown and would not crank again. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where a Misfire code was reported; Repairs shop was compensated for repairs via extended warranty. Second incident March 2023– Approximately 1 year later, the same thing happened. I Was on my way to work, once again, on the interstate in morning rush traffic when the engine started rattling and shaking. When I looked down at the dashboard the check engine light was flashing and the traction system light was illuminated. Thankfully I was able to make it off an exit to a gas station. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. Misfire code P0300 was read and cylinders #7 and #8 were diagnosed with misfires with no vacuum leaks. This time the warrant company is not willing to pay and now I’ve become aware of Chevrolet TSB 15-06-01-002F. I’m not sure why this has not been classified as a recall safety issue, but there is sure & present danger when your vehicle suddenly loses power while traveling on the interstate. This engine is faulty and needs to be recalled. How many people have to die & families ruined for it to be deemed a “safety issue”?

ODI #11502005SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

I have a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. It has been well taken care of. To my disappointment, this vehicle has been a money pit since day one. We have had to have all shocks replaced two times since January 16, 2020, costing thousands of dollars.The front cross bar was replaced the first time the shocks were replaced. The airconditioning system went out in the summer of 2020, replacement cost over 2500.00 The back suspension was just replaced in December 2022 for 2100.00. Running board motor wore out. Radio touch screen had to be replaced because it did not respond to tounch 1400.00 No warning lights appeared. SAFETY ISSUES**** The automatic seatbelt system no longer works since August 2022. Now the side detection system doesn't work since December 2022, replacement cost will be 1500.00 These have both been inspected by a dealer. These put myself, my passengers, and others at risk by not properly ensuring their safety while in my car and drivers in my blind spot. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle any longer. I don't know when or where it will malfunction next and that will extremely dangerous to those in my car and driving along side me. Needless to say, this vehicle has cost us more money than the beauty of the vehicle. These are a just a few of the issues we have encountered while owning it and I can honestly say, we will probably not purchase another Cadallic again.

ODI #11492186AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

The contact owned a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact fell asleep and rear-ended another vehicle causing a three-car chain reaction. The contact stated that the front end hit the other vehicle squarely on the rear bumper. The front bumper and hood were crushed back to both front tire wheel wells. The front passenger side tire had sheared off. The contact stated that both sets of air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that both her knees were bruised, also bruising on her chest, both arms, and a bruise under her right eye. Her passenger suffered bruising on his chest, both arms and knees. The contact had not received medical attention. The police were on the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was undrivable and towed to an impound lot. The contact was not aware of the condition of the other vehicles. The contact had been advised by her insurance provider that the vehicle was a total loss. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

ODI #11479037ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and decelerating independently. The contact exited the highway and was able to drive to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that there had been a misfire on cylinder number three (3). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic that was closer to her residence. The independent mechanic diagnosed that cylinders one (1) and number three (3) were misfiring, had lost compression and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact became aware of Chevrolet Technical Service Bulletin Number: 15-06-01-002F (Engine Misfire/Tick Noise), which she associated with the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

ODI #11467137POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the vehicle in 4WD, he heard an abnormal grinding sound. The contact shifted to AWD and heard the grinding sound as well. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the contact was informed that the front differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the front differential was defective and needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and agreed to pay a portion of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 62,830.

ODI #11466260SUSPENSION

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the electric magnetic shock was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

ODI #11442174ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEFIRE

Vehicle burst into flames while driving 70 mph on highway.

ODI #11435340ENGINE

2015 Cadillac Escalade had 65,186 miles on it. Was driving home with family and the engine started knocking. The code that was reported was P0300. Constant engine misfire. The replaced it under factory warranty. 1 year later, the same thing happen. Was driving with the family and engine started misfiring. Had it in the shop a couple of weeks before for preventive maintenance. Nothing was called out with the vehicle. Now GM is trying to charge me $9700 to replace the engine that was suppose to be new. Very disappointing that I am a long time consumer with 2 Cadillac's and treated like I did something wrong be Service Manager. This engine is faulty and needs to be recalled!

ODI #11421586POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I bought the vehicle on May 27, 2021. I filled the tank with 87 octane on 3 separate occasions between May 27 and June 4, 2021.The engine (6.2L V8 L86 EcoTec) shut off during a trip on May 31, 2021. I was pulling into a restaurant and there were no indicators of any issues. While pulling up into the drive thru, the engine lost power. No Check Engine Light appeared at all. On a second trip (June 6, 2021), the engine again lost power while coming off of a highway exit. This time, I experienced loss of acceleration and then the vehicle shut off as I pulled into a parking lot. Both times I had to put the vehicle into park, shut off and then start back up. Again, no Check Engine Light. I drove the car to an auto parts store to buy a fuel additive. It was driving roughly at this point, but as I pulled into the parking lot, again a loss of power from the engine. It never started back up. Each time the vehicle shut off, I was driving it, not parked or stopped. There were also no indicators of any malfunction.

ODI #11418129SUSPENSION

Front shocks had to be replaced on our Cadillac 2015 Escalade. Right Front shock was leaking oil at 81K miles, repair 26 March, Red Noland Cadillac, CO. Informed service associate at the time, and then worked with the Service Manager after that. The Service Manager informed me of the GM service number I could call 1-800-333-4233 for customer service/good will request. At that number, Julia with GM stated the call needed to be done PRIOR to the repair, supervisor assist was requested but not made available. I've owned several GM products, and appreciated the quality and responsiveness to service issues. I hope GM can do better, and restore my faith in GM quality. During BBB process, GM avoided the issue(s) of their maintenance process and the shock absorber being outside of normal failure rates. Shocks failing/leaking oil at this age are well outside 'normal' expectations and points to a recall issue.

ODI #11403682POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. JUMPS BETWEEN LOWER GEARS. FOLLOWED THE FIX GM RECOMMENDED WHICH CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION OIL TO ONE OF A DIFFERENT TYPE AND VISCOSITY. WORKED FOR AWHILE BUT SHIFTING ISSUES HAVE COME BACK. A BIT DISCONCERTING WHEN IT DOES IT. STARTLES AND DISTRACTS THE DRIVER AND CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL OVER-COMPENSATION AND BRAKING. NOTICED MORE AS WINTER IS TRANSITIONING TO SPRING.

ODI #11397686SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

I HAD MY 2015 ESCALADE ESV IN THE SHOP FOR A SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH MY RADIATOR AND FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING. MY TRUCK HAS 40,677 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER QUOTED ME 1,532 FOR THE RADIATOR AND 1,822 FOR THE FRONT STRUTS.

ODI #11390718POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING FROM 1-2 THE VEHICLE JERKS VERY HARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THE DID ALL REQUIRED UPDATES NEEDED. ON THE 3RD VISIT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE IS NO REPAIRING IT. THEY SAID GM UPDATED THE TRANSMISSION IN 2019 AND HAVE NOT HAD ISSUES SINCE. WHY WOULD THEY NOT PROVIDE THE UPDATED TRANSMISSION TO ALL PRIOR VEHICLES IF IT REMEDIES THE ISSUE? WHILE DRIVING MY CAR SHIFTS SO HARD SOME TIMES IT THROWS ME FORWARD. THIS OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT ON THE ROAD OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. AS FOR THE REVERSE ISSUE, THE CAR WILL ABRUPTLY ENGAGE THE BRAKING SYSTEM MAKING IT SEEM AS OF YOU HIT SOMEONE OR SOMEONE HIT YOU WHILE IN REVERSE. THIS OCCURS MAINLY WHEN REVERSING INTO A PARKING STALL. IT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE WHIPLASH TO SOMEONE WHO IS NOT AWARE IT CAN OCCUR.

ODI #11382906UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE RADIATOR HAD TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE OF LEAKS IN IT. IT SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED TO COVER EXPENSES ON IT. HAPPENS WITH REGULAR USE.

ODI #11376023SEAT BELTS

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP AND A BURNING SMELL EMITTED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT POST. NO ACCIDENT OCCURED AND NO WARNING AS TO WHY IT HAPPENED. CHEVROLET DEALER SAID NOTHING APPARENTLY CAUSED IT. IT JUST LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY

ODI #11375347STEERING,AIR BAGSCRASHFIRE1 INJURY

I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER CAUSING ME TO VEER OUT OF MY LANE CAUSING A CRASH. THE AIRBAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY FULLY CAUSING ME TO HAVE A DISLOCATED SHOULDER AND BROKEN RIBS. THE CAR ALSO CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING IMPACT AND I HAD TO BE PULLED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP ON ME IS MOST LIKELY THE REASON I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

ODI #11373186STEERINGCRASH6 INJURIES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPOT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ORR CADILLAC LOCATED AT 8750 BUSINESS PARK DR, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105, (318) 798-7250, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING STARTER AND BATTERY TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT 1 MONTH LATER SHE EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE FOR A SECOND OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED LOCAL DEALER ORR CADILLAC GMC LOCATED AT 400 TX-63 SPUR, LONGVIEW, TX 75601,(903) 757-6600, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING UNKNOWN WIRING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE MOMENT. THE CONTACT STATED ON 7/1/2017 WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SEIZED AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO SEIZED CAUSING HER TO LOSS CONTROL AND COLLIDE INTO TREE. BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED SHE AND HER 5 CHILDREN'S SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES (BRUISES) BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEN TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER WAGNER CADILLAC LOCATED AT 4100 S BROADWAY AVE, TYLER, TX 75701, (903) 705-0787, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING TRANSMISSION, ENGINE, BRAKES, AIR BAGS, DASHBOARD, WINDSHIELD, ALL 4 TIRES AND RIMS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE AROUND 14 TIMES IN TOTAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.

ODI #11352962FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM. RECENTLY, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM SUDDENLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING, STOPPING THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN TIMES OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN TO A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

ODI #11343905ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DELAMINATION OF CUE SCREEN RESULTING IN THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ISSUES: 1. BACK UP CAMERA SYSTEM INOPERABLE 2. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY NOT ABLE TO BE ACCESSED 3. GPS UNABLE TO BE ACCESSED FORCING USER TO USE CELL PHONE CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD 4. RADIO AND ALL COMPONENTS OF IT ARE INOPERABLE 5. KEY FUNCTIONS OF CUE DISPLAY ARE INOPERABLE AND NON-RESPONSIVE

ODI #11337396STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING WHEN I AM PLACING IT IN REVERSE OR MAKING SLOW TURNS. THE CAR TURNS OFF AND THE DRIVER ASSIST SCREEN TURNS OFF (CAMERAS DO NOT WORK) AND THEN MY CAR SAYS 'SERVICE: DRIVER ASSIST'. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED ON THE STREET AND MY CAR STOPS RUNNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY TIGHT AND HARD TO TURN. WHEN I AM BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, MY STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND THE SCREEN THAT SHOWS MY CAMERAS GOES OUT AND THEN THE CAR COMES BACK ON. IT IS VERY SCARY. I AM VERY AFRAID THAT THE CAR WILL STOP RUNNING WHILE IN MOTION AGAIN AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CONTACTED ONSTAR ABOUT THIS AND REQUESTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, IT WAS THE WEEKEND AND THEY WOULD NOT SEND THEM. THE CAR TURNING OFF HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN 7 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. IT STARTED IN APRIL 2020.

ODI #11323310STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

1) AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON IN VEHICLE. 2) R-134 LEAKS 3) BODY AND OR REAR REVERSE LIGHT FIXTURE HAS CONDENSATION AND WATER GETS IN AREA IN FRONT OF SUNROOF. 4) REAR BACK DOOR NO UNLOCK ALL THE TIME. 5) POWERTRAIN WORK PERFORMED AT DEALER AND EXPERIENCING SLIPPING. 6) STEERING COLUMN NOISE/CLUNK

ODI #11317411POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE BRAKES. *LD CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO NAPLETON (ROCKFORD, IL) BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS RUMBLING AND SHUDDERING. A NEW HARNESS WAS INSTALLED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSON. IN 09/2019 CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BRAKES OF VEHICLE AND THEY SUBMITTED A REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST TO MANUFACTURER. *DL

ODI #11300785POWER TRAIN

MY 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE HAS SPENT MORE THAN 2 MONTHS IN THE CADDILAC DEALERSHIP TO TRY AND RESOLVE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR OVER TIME HAS SHOWN SIGNS OF SHUDDERING, MIS-SHIFTING, JOLTING AND DIVING. MOST RECENTLY THE CAR SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 1ST BELOW 20MPH CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO SPIN AND MAKING THE CAR UNSAFELY JOLT FORWARD. NOTHING SEEMS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AND THE CAR IS UNSAFE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE TRIED TO WORK WITH THE DEALERSHIP OVER THE LAST 1.5 (4 VISITS) YEARS AND EVERY TIME THERE IS A NEW FLUID OR A NEW REPROGRAM THAT GM MAKES THEM TRY. MOST RECENTLY I OPENED A CASE WITH GM: 9-576-707-5930 BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO OTHER OPTIONS ON FIXING THE CAR.

ODI #11290043UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING .. CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS

ODI #11279601POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION/ DRIVE TRAIN HAS DISTINCT CLUNKING NOISE WHEN EITHER ACCELERATING AND OR DECELERATING. THERE IS A DISTINCT DELAY SURGE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP AND OR SLOWING DOWN AT SLOW SPEEDS AND OR FROM SLOPED STREETS. THE CLUNKING AND JERKING IS NOT SAFE AND CONDUCIVE TO NORMAL DRIVING AND OPERATING.PARAMETERS. THE DELAYED SURGING AND JERKING CREATES AN ABNORMAL ACCELERATION BOTH IN THE VEHICLE AND FOR SURROUNDING TRAFFIC WHEN STARTING FROM A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. GM DEALERS/ REPAIR FACILITY TECHS ARE AWARE OF THIS SAFTETY/DESIGN DEFECT YET GM HAS YET TO ADMIT/ AND OR ACKNOWLEDGE AND OR PROVIDE A FIX FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR OF THIS PROBLEM MANY NUMEROUS TIMES BUT GM DOES NOT OR WILL NOT FIX THIS SAFETY DEFECT WITHOUT FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING THIS. PROBLEM! THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEAR BRAND NEW. ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR THIS PROBLEM STILL, AND TO THIS CURRENT MILEAGE, OVER 65.000 MILES THIS SAFETY PROBLEM IS WORSENING!

ODI #11279618STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

I PURCHASED A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ON 9/6/2019 FROM MCGOVERN HYUNDAI IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SOLD AND ON DISPLAY AND WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE MCGOVERN BUICK GMC DEALERSHIP IN MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR VIN NUMBER IS [XXX]. SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, I HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES WITHIN 7 DAYS, 8 TIMES WITHIN 30 DAYS AND 10 TIMES WITHIN 45 DAYS. THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 11/4/2019 OF WHICH THE DEALERSHIP IGNORED MY CONTINUOUS APPEALS TO FIX THE ENGINE NOISE(S) AND ASKED THAT I CONTACT MASTRIA IN RAYNHAM MASSACHUSETTS AND DEAL WITH THEM BECAUSE THE CAR WAS THERE FOR REPAIR AND HAVE THEM DEAL WITH MY CONCERNS. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIRS FOR A TOTAL OF 14 DAYS. INITIALLY, WHEN I REQUESTED MC GOVERN HYUNDAI THAT IT BE REPAIRED, I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THE PART AND/OR PARTS WERE IN BACK ORDER AND THAT THE UAW WAS ON STRIKE. I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE FROM FALL RIVER TO BROCKTON FOR ALL OF THESE ISSUES. KEEPING IN MIND THAT MCGOVERN DEALERSHIP IN MANSFIELD IS A BUICK GMC DEALER, I HAD INITIALLY BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SALESPERSON, TOM, AND ON 9/10/2019, 9/11/2019 AND 9/12/2019, I DROVE TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AFTER WORK FOR HIM TO WITNESS THE ISSUES INCLUDING THE ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.I NOTIFIED THE HYUNDAI SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE ISSUES THAT I WAS HAVING AND THAT THE APPLIQUE ON THE DRIVER?S PASSENGER SIDE WAS LOOSE OR BROKEN. SHE STATED THAT THE UAW WAS ON STRIKE AND THAT SHE WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. TO DATE APPLIQUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY TELL ME TO CONTACT MASTRIA GMC IN RAYNHAM MA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

ODI #11276946BACK OVER PREVENTION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE BACK UP CAMERA WENT BLANK AND FAILED TO DISPLAY AN OBJECT. THE FAILURE OCCURED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAULKNER CADILLAC (6726 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050, (717) 691-2000) FOUR TIMES WHERE THE CAMERA AND NEW WIRES WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

ODI #11267240POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR A MONTH AGO AND ALREADY BEGAN WITH PROBLEMS. IT HAS 50K MILES. THERE IS A STRANGE CLUCK COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION ARE WHILE DRIVING AND GETS WORSE WHEN GEARS DOWN. ALSO THE RECYCLE AIR SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. BAD SMELLS COME FROM THE OUTSIDE.

ODI #11256296SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

2015 KIND OF LIKE ASKING LATE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SHUDDERING SHAKING NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 12 TIMES THEY DID SEVERAL TRANSMISSION FLUSHES DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM

ODI #11252345UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AFTER A COMPLETE STOP I TURNED LEFT INTO A STORE PARKING LOT. DRIVING FOWARD TO FIND A PARKING SPOT AND THE TRUCK SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND ROLLED TO A STOP NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON AND THE PUSH START LIGHT WAS STILL LIT UP GREEN I PUT IT INTO PARK AND PUSHED THE START ENGINE BUTTON AND IT STARTED RIGHT AWAY .

ODI #11244297POWER TRAIN

CAR, AT TIMES, FAILS TO ENGAGE INTO DRIVE, WHEN AT A STOP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, CAR, AT TIMES, WILL NOT ADVANCE TO THE NEXT GEAR UPON ACCELERATION. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT CONSTANT SPEED, CAR SHUDDERS AND CANNOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER GEAR.

ODI #11241168VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

THIS VEHICLE EQUIPPED A FRONT CAMERA (23171580) TO PROVIDE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, COLLISION WARNING, AUTO BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT AFTER A FRONT WINDOW GLASS CHANGE, ALL THESE FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, AND AFTER RESEARCH, WE FOUND GM REQUIRE A 30 MINUTES RE-CALIBRATE WINDOW, AFTER THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE A NEW CAMERA. IN GM SERVICE INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SB-10057012-2409.PDF, IT SAID: IF AFTER 30 MINUTES THE ORIGINAL CAMERA WILL NOT CALIBRATE, REPLACE THE FRONT VIEW CAMERA. GM PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT TO VEHICLES UNDER THE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER COVERAGE, THEY KNEW THIS PROBLEM CLEARLY. THESE FUNCTIONS ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE, AND NOW IT'S A THREATEN FOR SOME FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I WANT GM RECALL THESE CAMERAS OF REPLACE IT FOR FREE TO CUSTOMER NEEDED.

ODI #11220368ENGINE

CAR AT 56000 MILES WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. REASON WAS THE CHASSIS CONTROL,MODULE WAS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND WAS LEFT EXPOSED ALLOWING SNOW TO CORRODE THE MODULE. CADILLAC REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR THAT INCLUDED $650 IN DIAGNOSTIC TIME

ODI #11217391ENGINE

WHILE TURNING INTO OUR STREET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. IT RESTARTED BUT STILL CONCERNED.

ODI #11195210ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

S10 DOT/I: LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CLINE ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING THE DIFFICULTY SHE IS EXPERIENCING WITH HER 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE (ATTN: KJERSTEN CROKE). *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S RADIATOR LEAKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RECYCLING OF THE THERMOSTAT. COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR TUBES. THIS FAILURE WAS REPAIRED PER THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN 9I1513E. THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. REPAIRS WERE ATTEMPTED, BUT THE VIBRATIONS RECURRED. THE TRIM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS LOOSE. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. *JS

ODI #11194586FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND SWITCHING LANES, THE SIDE DETECTION OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUANTRELL CADILLAC (1490 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509, (859) 559-0868) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNSOED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE COLLISION AVOIDANCE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,362.

ODI #11194815POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3-28-2019 AND I'M ALREADY HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I'VE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH CADILLAC. MY ESCALADE HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT, SO THIS SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM. I'M WORRIED ABOUT THIS HESITATION PROBLEM DURING DRIVING, WHICH MAY LED TO A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT OR WORSE.

ODI #11191982VISIBILITY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDEVIEW MIRRORS WERE TOO SMALL AND OBSTRUCTED HIS VIEW WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWN CADILLAC (584 US-22, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069, (908) 922-4457) WHO STATED THAT LARGER MIRRORS COULD BE PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

ODI #11171938SUSPENSION

MY FRONT STRUTS FROZE UP WHEN THEY DID IT PULLED TO THE LEFT ON TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. MY VEHICLE HAS 57100 MILES ON IT AND WHEN LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM I FOUND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION AND IS DOING NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE REALLY EXPENSIVE VEHICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO IT THANKS

ODI #11171674STEERING,POWER TRAIN

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE FROM A DEALER IN SAN DIEGO. I HAVE PUT APPROX 5K MILES ON THE VEHICLE IN THE 6 MONTHS THAT I'VE OWNED IT. IT HAS BEEN BACK AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICE FOUR TIMES (APPROX 30 DAYS TOTAL THE DEALER HAS HAD THE CAR) FOR THE SAME ISSUE, WHICH IS A SHUDDERING, HARD-SHIFT AND VIBRATION ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS THAT HAVE REMEDIED THE ISSUE. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO FOLLOW A PROTOCOL PROCEDURE EACH TIME, NONE OF WHICH HAVE WORKED. I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND WILL ALSO BE PROCEEDING WITH A LEMON LAW CLAIM.

ODI #11170223SUSPENSION

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2017. AROUND LATE OCTOBER 2018, AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES I NOTICED THE RIDE BECAME VERY BOUNCY. I AM BEING TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT 3 SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE BAD AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A VEHICLE THAT IS 3 YEARS OLD. I COULD MAYBE UNDERSTAND IF 1 WAS BAD, BUT 3 GOING BAD THIS QUICKLY DOES NOT ADD UP. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF A VEHICLE HAVE 3 BAD SHOCKS AND STRUTS THIS QUICKLY AND CAN ONLY SURMISE THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE PRODUCT.

ODI #11162610UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS TRAVELING ON I-40 IN OKLAHOMA AT NIGHT AND THE VEHICLE IN MOTION I HEARD A SHATTERING SOUND ON MY 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER ACTIVATING MY HAZARD LIGHT TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE I WENT AROUND MY VEHICLE TWO TIMES AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING WRONG. AS I WAS GETTING BACK INTO MY VEHICLE I USED MY STEP TO GET IN AND NOTICED NOTICED THAT MY SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES TRAVELING NEAR ME IN THE EASTBOND LANE WHEN THIS OCCURRED.

ODI #11156720ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HERE'S A YOUTUBE LINK FOR THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT THAT I FILED..... IT IS FOR THE REAR HATCH LOCKING MECHANISM WITH AN OPEN FLAME. I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THE REAR HATCH LOCKING MECHANISM FAILURE BACK IN APRIL MAY AND THE REAR HATCH WAS NOT LOCKING AND IT WAS NOT ACTUALLY CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MY GRANDDAUGHTER ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHY WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I DID ASK GM TO NOTE THE REAR HATCH LOCKING MECHANISM FAILURE ISSUE . HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/XCEHKNDDGHU HTTPS://WWW.NHTSA.GOV/RECALLS?NHTSAID=11156479

ODI #11156718STEERING

I JUST RECEIVED THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING LAST WEEK. ABOUT FIVE OR SIX TIMES NOW THE STEERING HAS BEEN VERY HARD AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE

ODI #11156909SERVICE BRAKES

THIS IS THIRD TIME I HAVE NOTICED A SOLID ROCK HARD BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT APPEAR TO SLOW WHEN I WAS TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES.

ODI #11156913ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THIS IS AN EXHAUST FUME RELATED COMPLAINT THAT IS ALSO RELATED TO AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE OF THE REAR HATCH LOCKING MECHANISM. WHEN THE REAR HATCH LOCKING MECHANISM IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED THE LIFTGATE IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED ALLOWING GAS FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS A REALLY BAD EXHAUST FUMES SMELL..... THE GAS IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE CO CARBON MONOXIDE HYDROCARBONS AND METHANE GAS CH4

ODI #11156479ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFIRE

VEHICLE HAD AN OPEN FLAME IN REAR HATCH LOCKING MECHANISM. I HAVE A VIDEO TOO.

ODI #11152313POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS BUT THEN REALIZED THE VIBRATION RESIGNATES FROM MY VEHICLE DRIVETRAIN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME IT'S MY TORQUE CONVERTER. APPARENTLY THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THIS ISSUE WITH 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATED VEHICLES FROM GM. STILL WAITING ON RECAL FROM GM TO BE PUBLISHED.

ODI #11152363ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER OCTOBER 2018 STATING THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A TEMPORARY LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. I HAD WORK DONE ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 AT CASTLE BUICK FOR THAT PROBLEM. I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF REPAIR THAT WAS COVERED BY MY OWN EXTENDED WARRANTY. IT COST ME $1,037.18 PLUS $170.00 DEDUCTIBLE, WHICH TOTALS $1,207.18. I THEN RECEIVED A LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2018 FROM CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE STATING THAT THE REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED AT GM WAS NOT THE REPAIR COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE PROBLEM WAS FOR THE STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SNAPPING BACK WHEN I TRIED TO TURN WHICH WAS CAUSING MY WRIST TO BECOME SORE. IT WAS A STEERING PROBLEM IN THE BEGINNING, AND I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE AUTOMOBILE. GM PUT A WHOLE NEW MOTOR ASSEMBLY IN THE CAR INSTEAD OF RECTIFYING THE PROBLEM OF THE SOFTWARE.

ODI #11151544UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

EXHAUST GAS ENTERS CABIN WHENEVER STATIONARY. EVEN AT BRIEF TRAFFIC SIGNALS, FUMES QUICKLY ENTER VEHICLE. CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD.

ODI #11142719SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

I PULLED INTO THE GARAGE AND PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE. ALL DOORS LOCKED WHEN THEY WERE CLOSED. I COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR HANDLE EVEN THOUGH THE FOB WAS ON ME. I WENT TO THE BACK TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH. I COULD NOT. THE VEHICLE STATED TO ROLL BACKWARDS - THERE IS NO INCLINE IN THE GARAGE - IT IS FLAT. I USED THE FOB TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND I WAS ABLE TO GET INTO THE CAR AND PUT IT IN PARK. I HAVE VIDEO FROM MY OUTDOOR CAMERA.

ODI #11141176STEERING,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT SHIFTED AND THE STEERING SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V586000 (STEERING) AT OPEN ROAD CADILLAC (334 COLUMBIA TURNPIKE, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932, 973-538-5650); HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,500.

ODI #11133046UNKNOWN OR OTHER

'CADILLAC CUE' CADILLAC CUE DOESN'T WORK. THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE LOWER MIDDLE PART OF THE SCREEN THAT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. THIS IS A FACTORY MALFUNCTION. HAVE BEEN USED WITH CARE, CADILLAC CHARGES $2,000 TO GET IT FIX. MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINT ANOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS ON THEIR SCREENS, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE.

ODI #11100439STEERING

THERE IS A KNOCKING / POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN ON TURNS AND LOW SPEED DRIVING. HAPPENS CONSTANTLY NOW AND WE'RE JUST OUT OF 50K WARRANTY BY 2000MI.

ODI #11075968POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

MY 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 50+ DAYS SINCE PURCHASING IN 2015 FOR DEFECTIVE BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, TRIM, TECHNOLOGY, CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL, AND HVAC. I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY DON'T WANT TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY IN THE SHOP FOR PROBLEMS AND IT IS NOT A VEHICLE THAT SHOULD BE OPERATED ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS. NUMEROUS PARTS OF MY TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED/REPROGRAMMED/REBUILT BEFORE DUE TO DEFECTS IN DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY. THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY VIBRATES, JERKS AND SHUTTERS WHEN DRIVING, POPS AND CREAKS WHEN STOPPED AND CLUNKS WHEN LAUNCHING FROM STOP OR ROLLING STOP. THE TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE CAR TO TAKE OFF IN 4TH GEAR RATHER THAN IN 1ST GEAR WHICH MEANS THE CAR FEELS AS IF THERE IS NO POWER TO PROPEL THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND FEELS AS IF IT IS BROKEN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 14 TIMES AND GM NOW DOES NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HAS VERIFIED THE CONCERN AND DOCUMENTED IT. I FEEL THAT GM IS NOT DOING ENOUGH TO ENSURE SAFE VEHICLES ARE ON THE ROAD. THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ONE DAY. I HAVE ALREADY PUT GM ON NOTICE ALL THE WAY UP TO THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL AND THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I FEEL THAT NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE ISSUES THAT PLAGUE 2015 FULL SIZE GM SUV OWNERS. THERE ARE A LOT OF US OUT THERE ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH.

ODI #11052050POWER TRAIN

MY CONDENSER AN MY WHOLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WENT OUT. I HAD TO GET IT COMPLETELY REDONE.

ODI #11052047ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE CUE SYSTEM GETS STUCK AN SOMETIMES IT CHANGES BUY ITSELF. IT WILL NOT LET YOU CHANGE THE IT WILL FREEZE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

ODI #11052051ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE EXPERIENCE SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I WENT BACK TO GET IN MY VEHICLE AN IT WOULDN'T START. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP NEXT WEEK. IU AM SO UPSET WITH GMC.

ODI #11010423UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING IN MAY 2017. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A HIGH NUMBER OF CARS COMING BACK WITH THE SAME PROBLEM- ASKED ME TO COME IN SO THEY COULD ASSESS. CAME IN- 20 MINUTES LATER- THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY ISSUE WAS THE SAME. CONDENSER WAS OUT. PART WAS BACK ORDERED. I'VE NOW WAITED FOR 8 WEEKS AND THE PART IS STILL BACK ORDERED AND GM IS REFUSING TO GIVE US AN ETA WHEN ITS AVAILABLE. DRIVING WITH NO AC DURING THE SUMMER IN HIGH TEMPS AND ON THE FREEWAYS HAS NOW AGGRAVATED MY DAUGHTERS ALLERGIES AND SHE IS NOW ON MEDICATION. CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWER FROM GM AND ITS NOT JUST ME.

ODI #11005298VISIBILITY/WIPER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER FRACTURED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP AND IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CADILLAC OF MAHWAH, NJ) WHO STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED THE CONTACT A RENTAL VEHICLE FOR THREE DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AFTER SEVEN WEEKS WHEN THE PART WAS LOCATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIR PART WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,500.

ODI #11001822POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLES START VIBRATING WHEN HIT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 40 TO 60 MILES PER HOUR. DEALER DOESN'T TAKE SERIOUSLY..I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.

ODI #10909660UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE WHERE THE LOWER ANCHORS (LATCH) FOR THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER SEAT ARE ASYMMETRIC - WITH THE INBOARD ANCHOR BEING BOTH LOWER, AND PROTRUDING FARTHER OUT, THAN THE INBOARD LOWER ANCHOR. THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS IN THE 2ND ROW - BOTH FEATURE LOWER ANCHORS (LATCH). A PICTURE OF THE 2ND ROW DRIVER'S SEAT IS ALSO ATTACHED TO SHOW THAT THESE LOWER ANCHORS ARE SYMMETRICAL AS THEY SHOULD BE. THE PICTURE OF THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER SEAT SHOWS THESE LOWER ANCHORS TO BE ASYMMETRICAL. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH. IN THE PAST THE CLEK FOONF CHILD RESTRAINT WAS ATTACHED USING RIGID LATCH IN THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER SEAT OF THIS VEHICLE.

ODI #10907993VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DRIVING OUR 2015 ESCALADE ON I-45 JUST NORTH OF HUNTSVILLE, TX ABOUT 11:30 AM. DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT SPEED LIMIT OF 75 MPH. THERE WAS A PEEP, CAR RAPIDLY DECELERATED TO BELOW 50, AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CLOSE BEHIND ME, WE WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT BEFORE I COULD HAVE REACTED. PULL OFF ON AN EXIT AND CALLED CADILLAC SERVICE ADVISER IN HUNTSVILLE. NO HELP. LOOKED AT TIRES AND THEN CONFIRMED TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS NORMAL ON INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY. SPENT TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK WHILE DRIVING ON SIDE ROAD, WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON BUT INFO DISPLAY SHOWED ALL TIRES AT 37 LBS. PULLED OFF ROAD AGAIN, STOPPED CAR, TURNED ENGINE OFF, WAITED A MINUTE, AND TURNED ENGINE BACK ON. EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. NO WARNING LIGHT FOR TIRES AND CRUISE CONTROL WORKED. THIS ISSUE IS POTENTIAL KILLER DUE TO RAPID DECELERATION AND DANGER OF REAR END COLLISION.

ODI #10896962SERVICE BRAKES

BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. I PULLED INTO TRAIN PARKING SPOT AND THE CARS WOULD NOT STOP. I HAD TO KEEP PUMPING THE BRAKES AND EVENTUALLY IT JUST STOPPED. I TRIED IT GAIN AND THE BRAKES WERE HARD AND COULDN'T PUSH THEM DOWN. I AM SO LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY GOING FAST WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. ADILLAC SAID I NEEDED THE HYDRO BOOST REPLACED.

ODI #10894630EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AUTO BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS RANDOMLY FLASH ON COMING TRAFFIC BLINDING THEM. VEHICLE AT DEALER BUT DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. FACTORY NOTIFIED AND REPORTED THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO ENGINEER A FIX. VEHICLE AT CADILLAC DEALER LAS VEGAS. SECOND TIME IN SHOP.

ODI #10891627SERVICE BRAKES

AT 15000 MILES AND ORIGINAL OWNER WHILE TOWING OUR BRAKES COMPLETELY GAVE OUT. NO WARNING SIGN, NO LEAKAGE, ONLY 1 SYMPTOM A FEW MONTHS PRIOR WHERE THE BRAKE PEDDLE WAS MUSHY. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS FINE. EVERYTHING WORKED FINE DRIVING IT THROUGHOUT DAY. STOPPED FOR DINNER JUST BEFORE WE ENTERED MOUNTAIN PASS. GOT IN SUV TO LEAVE FOR HOME AND HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL. EMERGENCY BRAKE WON'T EVEN KICK IN TO BE USED FOR EMERGENCIES. THE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING SIGNS, ENGINE OR BRAKE LIGHT WARNINGS. NO CHANGES IN BRAKE PRESSURE, NO LEAKS UNDER VEHICLE OR ON ENGINE. IT WAS AN INSTANT GIVE OUT OF BRAKES AND COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY THEY DID NOT GIVE OUT WHILE MOVING MORE THAN 3 MPH SO WE ARE STILL ALIVE. DEALERSHIP AND GM BOTH SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR BRAKES TO GIVE OUT AND NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER GIVES OUT. THIS IS NOT NORMAL! THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND ALL WORKS FINE NOW. HOWEVER I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT FOR A VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY LOSE ALL OF IT'S BRAKING ABILITY BUT NOT BE PREWARNED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IF WE DIDN'T STOP FOR DINNER THE BRAKES WOULD HAVE GIVEN OUT IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS AND ME AND MY FAMILY WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY BE DEAD AT THE BOTTOM OF A MOUNTAIN CLIFF! WE ARE EXTREMELY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE NOW AND GM HAS NO INTEREST IN BUYING IT BACK OR HELPING US GET OUT OF IT. THEY JUST SAID "JUST WAIT TO SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN" WHICH TO ME, MEANS, WAIT UNTIL YOU CAUSE A FATALITY. THEY ALSO SAID THIS ISN'T HAPPENING TO OTHER GM VEHICLES.

ODI #10852756SERVICE BRAKES

THE VEHICLE HAD VIRTUALLY NO BRAKES TO STOP IT AND 11,215 MILES. GENERAL MOTORS ALREADY HAD SERVICE WARNINGS OUT TO DEALERS DATED 7/17/2015, GM DOCUMENT ID #4242788. THEY SAY THEY REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS. AT 23,589 MILES THE VEHICLE NEEDED BRAKES AGAIN. SERVICE MANAGER TELLS US THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AT GENERAL MOTORS. THEY HAVE EVEN ISSUED A NEW WARNING FOR 2016 MODELS. I CONSIDER THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THAT THE BRAKES CAN GO OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.

ODI #10846392UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL IN TOWN, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. ONLY COMPONENT STILL WORKING WAS THE RADIO. NO FLASHERS, NO TURN SIGNALS. WAS ABLE TO GLIDE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. DASH LOOKED DIFFERENT AFTER RESTART, INFO MISSING. DROVE A FEW MORE BLOCKS, STOPPED AND SHUT CAR DOWN. WHEN I RESTARTED AGAIN THE VEHICLE WAS BACK TO NORMAL.

ODI #10817761ENGINE

ENGINE NOISE AND VIBRATION ON COLD START. VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. HAD IT LOOKED AT 2 TIMES. DEALER SERVICE MANGER JIMMIE STATES ITS NORMAL. THEY ALL MAKE THAT NOISE. I AM 54 YEARS OLD OWNED MORE THAN 15 CARS IN MY LIFE . THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THEY DO NOT WANT TO FIX IT.

ODI #10795343SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

MY 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 130+ DAYS IN THE FIRST CALENDAR YEAR FOR DEFECTIVE BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL, AND HVAC. I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY DON'T WANT TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY IN THE SHOP FOR PROBLEMS AND IT IS NOT A VEHICLE THAT SHOULD BE OPERATED ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE DUE TO DEFECTS IN DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY. THE TRANSMISSION HOW CAUSES THE CAR TO TAKE OFF IN 4TH GEAR RATHER THAN IN 1ST GEAR WHICH MEANS THE CAR FEELS AS IF THERE IS NO POWER TO PROPEL THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND FEELS AS IF IT IS BROKEN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 5 TIMES AND GM NOW DOES NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HAS VERIFIED THE CONCERN AND DOCUMENTED IT. I FEEL THAT GM IS NOT DOING ENOUGH TO ENSURE SAFE VEHICLES ARE ON THE ROAD. THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ONE DAY. I HAVE ALREADY PUT GM ON NOTICE ALL THE WAY UP TO THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL AND THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I FEEL THAT NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE ISSUES THAT PLAGUE 2015 FULL SIZE GM SUV OWNERS. THERE ARE A LOT OF US OUT THERE ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH.

ODI #10790680ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ACTIVATED, THE HEAT INDEPENDENTLY TURNED ALL THE WAY UP IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE HEAT CAUSED ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO PASS OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND THAT THE COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

ODI #10787615UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION OF SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY SENDING A SHOWER OF GLASS ALL OVER THE OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH NO OVERPASS - THIS WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF A ROCK OR SOMETHING HITTING. SUNROOF SIMPLY SHATTERED FOR NO REASON.

ODI #10716407STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCRASH

ACCELERATION FOR NO REASON. I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. I WAS NEARING THE EDGE OF THE CURB ON MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SO I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, STOPPED THE CAR, AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE SO I COULD MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD TO AVOID HITTING THE CURB WHILE BACKING OUT . ONCE I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE CAR WENT TO FULL ACCELERATION FOR NO REASON AND HIT A POLE AT FULL ACCELERATION APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET AWAY.

Component Failure Cascade Risk

Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

HighPOWER STEERING issue detected

Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking

HighDEF issue detected

Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph

Complaint & Reliability Timeline

Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red

Annual complaints and reliability score for CADILLAC Escalade — recall years marked in red
0918050100201820192016201720262015201720192021202320252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 102 total NHTSA complaints filed over 12 years, with the worst year being 2019 (18 complaints).

The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 52/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.

The recalls (red dashed lines) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.

Red dots on the amber line flag 4 years (2015, 2020, 2022, 2023) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Manufacturer Extended Warranties & Special Coverage

2 known programs match this vehicle — verify current eligibility with dealer using your VIN

ACTIVESPECIAL COVERAGEN202338470
GM AFM/DoD Lifter Special Coverage
Engine – Active Fuel Management Lifters (5.3L / 6.2L V8)
COVERAGE:10 years / 150,000 miles from original sale date

Active Fuel Management (AFM) lifters on 5.3L EcoTec3 and 6.2L V8 engines collapse prematurely, causing a metallic ticking noise, oil consumption, and potential engine damage. GM issued Special Coverage #N202338470 and related programs for affected vehicles.

HOW TO CLAIM: Visit any authorized Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac dealer. Provide your VIN — the dealer will confirm coverage via GM's warranty system. Repair includes lifter replacement and sometimes oil consumption correction.
VERIFY WITH DEALERSPECIAL COVERAGEPIP5353
GM 8-Speed Transmission Shudder Special Coverage
Transmission – 8L90 / 8L45 8-Speed Automatic
COVERAGE:7 years / 100,000 miles from original sale date

8-speed automatic transmissions (8L90 and 8L45) exhibit a shuddering or shaking sensation during light acceleration, especially at highway speeds. GM issued multiple TSBs and extended coverage programs. The fix involves a fluid exchange with a revised fluid formulation and, in persistent cases, torque converter replacement.

HOW TO CLAIM: Contact your GM dealer with your VIN. Multiple TSBs address this (PIP5353, PIP5555, etc.). If the fluid exchange does not resolve the shudder, the torque converter should be replaced under warranty.

Coverage eligibility depends on your VIN, original sale date, and current mileage. Always verify with an authorized dealer or manufacturer customer service — programs may have been updated since this database was compiled.

Details & Analysis
Financial

Repair Cost Intelligence

Estimated repair costs for known CADILLAC Escalade defects — quantify your risk in dollars

EngineCritical
$1,800–$4,200
12–20 hrs labor

AFM lifter failure

Often leads to full engine replacement if ignored ($6,000–$12,000)

EngineHigh
$400–$900
3–5 hrs labor

Active Fuel Management (AFM) system

Disable AFM with a tune ($300–$500) to prevent lifter failure

Worst-case total exposure$2,200–$5,100

Estimates based on RepairPal averages, ASE mechanic surveys, and NHTSA investigation data. Actual costs vary by region and shop.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$60,889
~$1,015/mo over 5 yrs
$0.5/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$11,775
Maintenance
$23,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$11,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $60,889 (~$1,015/mo). Repair risk buffer is elevated due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

9 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$4,500
5 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$2,000
Total recommended deduction−$6,500

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2015 CADILLAC Escalade — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

2 critical inspection items must be resolved before purchase. Do not skip these checks.
CRITICAL
Pull valve covers and inspect AFM lifters for collapsed roller or flat spots
GM 5.3L AFM lifters are the #1 failure on this model. A mechanic must physically inspect lifters or do a cylinder deactivation test drive. Ticking at idle = early-stage failure. Repair: $2,000–$4,200.
HIGH
Connect OBD-II scanner — check for P0300 misfire, P06DD oil pressure codes, or AFM-related codes
These codes appear before audible lifter noise. Ask the seller for any stored codes — a cleared code history is a red flag.
CRITICAL
Verify Takata airbag recall has been completed
Takata inflators can rupture and send shrapnel into the cabin — fatalities have occurred. Confirm repair with NHTSA VIN lookup before purchase.
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Inspect for power steering issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking
HIGH
Inspect for def issue detected — ask for repair records
Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yuko
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 201
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban,
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured Ap
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ENGINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

30%
18-month
51%
2-year
Moderate Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 51%

30% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.

  • Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
  • Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$2,650–$3,380/yr
~$221–$282/mo
Liability Only
$650–$820/yr
~$54–$68/mo
Category: Luxury Full-SizeModerate surcharge risk
High theft risk model: +18% to comprehensive premium 11-year-old vehicle: −18% (depreciated ACV lowers full-coverage cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Market & Background Signals

Theft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance

High
4.8× national average · 51/1,000 vehicles
Recovery rate:39%of stolen CADILLAC Escalades are recovered

CADILLAC Escalade has an elevated theft rate (4.8× average). Factor in higher comprehensive insurance costs.

Safer Alternatives to Consider

Based on the risk level of this 2015 CADILLAC Escalade, these Similar Vehicle Class alternatives have significantly better safety records

2017–2022 Toyota equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Toyota models consistently rank in the bottom quartile for NHTSA complaint density across all segments

2018–2022 Honda equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Honda models have below-average recall rates and no known systemic powertrain defects in recent years

2016–2022 Mazda equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Mazda has the industry's lowest complaint-per-vehicle rate in multiple consecutive NHTSA reporting years

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN1GYS4CKJ2FR261150
Model Year2015
MakeCADILLAC
ModelEscalade
TrimPremium
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders8
Displacement (L)6.2

Manufacturer

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly CityARLINGTON
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1GY
Check Digit (Char 9)2
Model Year Code (Char 10)F
Plant Code (Char 11)R
Sequence (Chars 12–17)261150

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count9
NHTSA Complaint Count102

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

1
1
G
2
Y
3
S
4
4
5
C
6
K
7
J
8
2
9
F
10
R
11
2
12
6
13
1
14
1
15
5
16
0
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
G
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
Y
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
S4CKJ
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
2
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
F
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
R
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
261150
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"F" → 2015
Could also be 1985
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/15/2026, 10:08:32 AM.