NHTSA Complaint #11687494 — 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11687494
Vehicle	2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 12, 2025
Date Filed	September 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

I was driving south on I-25 when lights started flashing snd then i lost power and had to coast to the shoulder with no means to expedite my exit from the interstate. At the coasting point white heavy smoke came from tail pipe. . I know there is a recall for 21-24 models. For the very problem i had. The recall now has no fix. This needs fixed

Related Complaints for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11715567 — February 4, 2026 — Within the last 20,000 miles this car has, and is now, been at the dealership 3xs for sudden lifter/camshaft failure....

#11702046 — November 29, 2025 — Cadillac and GM have a know issue in the Escalade for faulty susp3nsion, with their MagRide system, and bad lifters. ...

#11696362 — October 29, 2025 — The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle ex...

#11676295 — July 25, 2025 — My 2015 Cadillac Escalade suffered complete engine failure caused by a known design defect involving the Active Fuel ...

#11658276 — May 1, 2025 — The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle immediately...

Recent Complaints for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE

#11707451 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — December 29, 2025 — Significant fuel leak coming from top of fuel tank

#11702046 — SUSPENSION — November 29, 2025 — Cadillac and GM have a know issue in the Escalade for faulty susp3nsion, with their MagRide system, and bad lifters. ...

#11695020 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER — October 22, 2025 — Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. At the time of purchase and registration, it was disc...

#11678404 — POWER TRAIN — August 5, 2025 — Vehicle has a shake that seems to be coming from the rear and can be felt in the seats, slightly in the steering whee...

#11678184 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — August 4, 2025 — Fuel leak on top of fuel tank and it’s available for inspection. The safety of passengers and others were put at hig...