2015 Cadillac Escalade Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 33 Engine complaints for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade, 34% of its 97 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,250. One related recall (14V007000) covers an engine control module reprogram; no crashes are tied to this area, but 1 fire and 2 injuries were reported.
- Engine complaints
- 33
- 34% of 97
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 69,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine makes a loud grinding or knocking noise on cold start that dealers reportedly dismissed as normal.
- Engine loses power or shuts off unexpectedly while driving at low speed or during highway cruising, sometimes with sudden deceleration.
- Owners report cylinder misfires, including a repeat misfire diagnosed as cylinder number three, with the OBD code P0300 logged.
- Radiator and front strut leaks were found on some vehicles during unrelated service visits.
- Sudden speed drop from highway speed with cruise control engaged, accompanied by a warning tone and low tire pressure light.
When 2015 Cadillac Escalade engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 5, 2016, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade
- NHTSA 14V007000Jan 13, 2014Engine325,213 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Risk: The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Engine complaints by Escalade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Cadillac Escalade have?
- NHTSA lists 33 Engine complaints for the 2015 Escalade, making up 34% of the 97 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade?
- Yes. Recall 14V007000 covers the engine control module; GM notified owners and dealers reprogrammed the module free of charge.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2015 Escalade?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 69,250 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints.
- Are the 2015 Escalade engine problems dangerous?
- Among the engine complaints, NHTSA records 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.