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2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Collection 2WD

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Collection 2WD is a 420-hp 6.2-liter V8 with an automatic 8-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $84,545 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Escalade measures 224.3 inches long on a 130.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,847 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$84,545 ($114,488 *)
MSRP with Destination$85,540 ($115,835 *)
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection
Displacement6.2 L
Horsepower420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT
Bore and Stroke103.25 x 92.0
Injection TypeDirect high-pressure fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 8-speed
1st Gear4.56
2nd Gear2.97
3rd Gear2.08
4th Gear1.69
5th Gear1.27
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.85
8th Gear0.65
Reverse3.82
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity31 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front22-in. painted aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear22-in. painted aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP285/45R22
Tires RearP285/45R22
Dimensions & Weight
Length224.3 in
Width80.5 in
Height74 in
Wheelbase130 in
Front Track68.7 in
Rear Track68.7 in
Ground Clearance8 in
Cargo Volume39.3 ft³
Curb Weight5,847 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front42.8 in
Headroom Rear39.1 in
Legroom Front45.3 in
Legroom Rear39.7 in
Shoulder Room Front64.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear64.4 in
Hip Room Front60.9 in
Hip Room Rear60.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (22.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Cadillac ESCALADE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 6, 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.

NHTSA campaign 19V645000

Jul 10, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

NHTSA campaign 17V437000

Sep 8, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

NHTSA campaign 16V651000

Apr 28, 2016 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Park it

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

Consequence: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

NHTSA campaign 16V256000

104 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Cadillac ESCALADE

Owner Complaints

104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Cadillac ESCALADE (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine31
Power Train22
Electrical System18
Unknown Or Other17
Suspension15
Steering7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 15, 2026 · Power Train
“The transmission has experienced ongoing shifting problems, including extremely hard shifts at low speeds and difficulty shifting properly at higher/highway speeds. The hard shifting could cause the…”
Jul 22, 2026 · Engine
“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…”
Jul 13, 2026 · Engine
“The first engine failure occurred while my vehicle remained under warranty. While driving with my children and a couple of her teammates to an AAU tournament in [XXX], the vehicle just began emitting…”
May 8, 2026 · Engine
“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…”
Apr 8, 2026 · Engine
“While driving in rush hour traffic, engine completely stopped. We were stranded in traffic for 2 hours until the police came to help push us out of the street. It was 20 degrees and we sat for 4 hours…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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