2015 Cadillac Escalade problems
Owners have filed 144 complaints about the 2015 Cadillac Escalade with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 18.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 17.4%.
Complaints144
Crashes7
Fires5
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 18.1% · 26
Engine 17.4% · 25
Unknown or other 11.8% · 17
Electrical system 9.7% · 14
Steering 6.9% · 10
Suspension 6.3% · 9
Service brakes 5.6% · 8
Fuel/propulsion system 4.2% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Cadillac Escalade in this data, 2015 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 40 in the last three years against 27 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 55,347 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Power train · reported at 109,000 miles
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. Power train · reported at 55,347 miles
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? Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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