The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle sounded like it was going to stall, and the accelerator pedal was depressed to keep the vehicle from stalling. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with lifter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,027.
2016 Cadillac Escalade: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 89 complaints about the 2016 Cadillac Escalade describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 304 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
My Escalade just started stalling like if it was going to shut off I took it to my mechanic and he told me it has the P0304 code which is cylinder 4 misfire which he hasn’t fix because it’s a internal engine problem
JUNE 2,2023, My 2016 WHITE Escalade (shown as black in picture?) 6.2 V8 , began shaking A LOT while driving along about 40 mph on a highway in Orlando. As a slowed down it continued to shake and started to stall while shaking as I approached idle. There was a lot noise that sounded as if coming from under the car. I was able to get the vehicle to the dealer GMC/Buick in Orlando and was told the rods in piston 1 and 2 broke off and a new engine is needed. I was told this is a common problem and there are several on the lot with the same problem. It can occur at any number vehicle miles. I am currently with out an engine because there is too many in demand. Wait time for an engine is unknown.
My 2016 escalade premium engine is starting to shut off more frequent when coming to a stop. It also has more frequent issues where it will not start with remote or if inside the vehicle. No warning or failure lights came on. Dash looks normal but no RPM's if it shuts off at a stop. I’ve replaced the battery thinking it was an older battery but still continues to happen. I'm very nervous thinking it will shut off while driving with my family. Please help!! I have not taken my vehicle to a repair shop hoping this can be fixed by the manufacture
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty wiring harness. The failure caused the battery to be drained. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure was unknown.
The Escalade radio console keeps shorting out, operating irregularly, and stays "on" after the car has been turned off resulting in a stall and/or battery to drain leading to the car not starting, which has required several battery jumps.
While the vehicle was still under warranty (within a few months of our initial purchase) we contacted the escalade dealership in dublin, ca informing them that our escalade would stall upon acceleration going forward or reverse causing it to jolt (kickback) once it accelerated. The dealership inspected it and said no problem was found. We brought it back multiple times to hear no problem found. Through the life of this vehicle it continues to happen but now more vigorously.
The 8 speed transmission has been jerky at slow speeds from almost day one. But after 30,000 miles it has become worse. At time after starting the vehicle and placing into gear it will suddenly and violently lung forward or reverse, when accelerating from a slow speed it will stall abruptly, twice causing an engine code. Two dealers have tried to fix it, but haven' been able to. This seems to be a much bigger problem related to the 8 speed transmission in general.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer...
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000...
- This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in...
- This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Cadillac Escalade stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2016 Cadillac Escalade?
8 of 89 owner complaints about the 2016 Cadillac Escalade (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2022.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Cadillac Escalade?
There are 0 recalls and 304 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Cadillac Escalade
Engine failure 12Check engine light 5Harsh shifting 5Loss of power 5Misfire 5
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