2016 Cadillac Escalade: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Engine · NV

At highway speed, the engine lifters associated with the Active Fuel Management system failed and caused catastrophic damage throughout the engine. The sudden loss of power on the highway almost caused vehicles traveling behind me to collide.

Filed May 8, 2026 · Engine · KY

While driving my 2016 Cadillac Escalade, the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical failure associated with the engine and charging system. Upon failure, the vehicle displayed warning indicators including a “low battery” warning and emitted a burnt smell. The engine subsequently failed completely. Diagnostic findings stated: engine would not crank, oil contained metal contamination, crankshaft seized, complete engine replacement required. The estimated repair cost is approximately $14,000–$18,000. This failure occurred despite regular maintenance, including an oil change completed on January 18, 2026. This sudden failure created a major safety concern because the vehicle lost reliability while being operated on public roads. A sudden engine This sudden failure created a major safety concern because the vehicle lost reliability while being driven the vehicle it completely quit and shut down in rush hour traffic causing an unsafe situation for me and my family. This sudden failure created a major safety concern because the vehicle lost reliability while being operated on public roads. A sudden engine or charging-system failure at driving speeds could have caused a crash, loss of steering assistance, loss of power, or stranded occupants in traffic. I contacted GM/Cadillac seeking assistance through the goodwill process, but assistance was declined despite the catastrophic nature of the failure. I am filing this complaint because I believe there may be a broader defect involving the engine, crankshaft failure, lubrication system, or charging system components in this vehicle platform. I request investigation into similar failures affecting Cadillac Escalade vehicles with the 6.2L engine.

Filed May 30, 2025 · Engine · CA

1/2/24, at odometer reading 103,885, while driving on a busy street, the car lost engine power and made a loud knocking noise. Was taken to the shop immediately. It was determined to need new lifters and cam shaft. The vehicle has always had routine maintenance this there were no prior indicators of any problem and the symptoms came on suddenly. The repairs were done and the car seemed to run fine once again. 4/24/25, at odometer reading 109,913 the symptoms appeared again suddenly. The vehicle was once again taken to the shop for repair. At this time the shop says they notice excessive oil consumption. Oil change was completed and noise stopped. Car was back in my possession on the evening of 4/29/25. Driven 60 miles and on 5/2/25 the issue returned. Maintenance shop is now saying a full engine replacement is necessary.

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · Engine · IL

Engine problems with 6.2 loss of power rod in engine and crankshaft went out. Took into to shop and and shop varified all issues. Check engine light came on dash board. I noticed they have a recall on the newer vehicles with the same issues as what my vehicle has.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Transmission · LA

Purchased 2016 cadillac escalade esv for my wife on our 10 year anniversary. Car was everything we dreamed of until around 15k miles. Between 40-50mph started noticing a constant shutter. The entire vehicle would drive like we were driving over the warning bumps on side of road. In the same time frame we started noticing the vehicle would shift hard from park to reverse at various times. Contacted dealer and scheduled a appointment. After having vehicle for a couple days I was called to pick up. Once there I was told there was no issue or they could not duplicate. I insisted there was a problem and went from service to sales person who has sold me my last 4 vehicles. He talked with transmission specialist and said he knew what to do. So they flushed the transmission fluid. I was concerned because that is a 40k mile requirement, not 15k mile. I was informed that from time to time the fluid from factory is incorrect. So I accepted. 2nd time same shutter and fluid flushed again 3rd time same shutter, shifts hard, jerking, vibration when idle, fuel milage decrease and power loss and hesitation when trying go. Changed torque converter and flushed fluid again. Reprogrammed transmission. 4th time same shutter and vibration. Changed fluid, replaced motor mounts. Nothing to the hesitation or hard shifting. Final time have been told nothing can dupicate. We are still having shutter and the worst of all is the hestiation. Car is currently parked and will remain parked. It is a safety concern and we will not put innocent lives at stake for a car not operating as designed. I seeked assistance from dealer and gm several attempts. Currently had to seek a lawyer to assist.