2015 Cadillac Escalade: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Acceleration, Transmission · TX

While I was driving i needed to accelerate to pass slower traffic. As I pressed the accelerator I I felt a shudder and binding sensation throughout the vehicle and had to make a very drastic and unplanned maneuver to return to my lane as I had not completely departed from my lane, while maneuvering back in my lane I was forced to make several decisions as what next to do not know how my vehicle was going to respond to further acceleration attempts and if my wheels were going to lock up going freeway speeds. Since the incident I have noticed when my transmission fluid temp reaches between 100° and 150° my truck consistently exhibits the same behaviors inconsistent acceleration, clunking sounds, grinding/ binding sensation felt while at highway cruising speeds, clunk sounds during deceleration under breaking. I purchased the vehicle on 9/10/26 used. I have since stopped using this vehicle because it is a primary family vehicle used for schools drop off and pick ups as well as traveling for sports events. I do not trust that the behavior of the truck will simply works itself out and I will not risk my family safety on the roadway. Also after driving my vehicle the transmission fluid temp reading does not go down to ambient temperatures after 8 hours of setting.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Engine · 113,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Mar 19, 2020 · Brakes, Transmission · IL

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.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Transmission · 46,500 miles · RI

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.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

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

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Transmission · 54,525 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · CA

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.