2016 Buick Enclave vs 2016 Cadillac Escalade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Buick Enclave | 2016 Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,148 | 1,721 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,500 mi | 41,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 110 | 6 |
| Engine | 9 | 31 |
| Power Train | 10 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15 |
| Steering | 3 | 7 |
| Suspension | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
2016 Buick Enclave
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.