2016 Cadillac Escalade vs 2016 GMC Acadia
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.
| Metric | 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 2016 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 234 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,721 | 1,175 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,500 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 130 |
| Engine | 31 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 25 |
| Power Train | 16 | 20 |
| Steering | 7 | 26 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 5 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2016 Cadillac Escalade
2016 GMC Acadia
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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.