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2015 Cadillac Escalade vs 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2015 Cadillac Escalade2016 Cadillac Escalade
NHTSA complaints9588
Recall campaigns94
Service bulletins (TSBs)2,4041,721
Investigations11
Crash reports42
Fire reports33
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–1717
Median reported mileage62,415 mi41,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentCadillac EscaladeCadillac Escalade
Engine2531
Power Train2616
Electrical System1415
Steering107
Suspension98
Service Brakes83
Fuel/propulsion System63
Air Bags36

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking1418
Stalling710
Loss of power70
Check engine light70
Misfire / rough idle05
2015 Cadillac Escalade
2016 Cadillac Escalade

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.