NHTSA Complaint #11428248 — 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11428248
Vehicle	2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 26, 2021
Date Filed	August 8, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Cam shaft lifters are failing. Cam shaft needs to be rebuilt. Rough idle and tick sound from engine. Can cause catalytic converter to stop working and is hazardous and not solving right away can cause further damage to vehicle and damage vehicle while driving. Many have reported same problems.

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