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2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls and problems

The 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
14
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Recall 05V-055: Power Train

Reported Feb 14, 2005 · 7,194 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.

Risk: The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Service Brakes3
Power Train2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Tires1
Seat Belts1
Air Bags1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 95,987 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 188,000 miles · reported Oct 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that each time the doors were manually locked or unlocked, the vehicle started and turned off. The alarm alert warning light and the tire pressure monitor warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical system malfunctioned, and the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The steering column was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to Jiffy Luke where it was diagnosed and determined that the cause was related to…
Electrical System · at 128,000 miles · reported Sep 5, 2018
The vehicle was parked in my driveway, where it had been since the day before. It was not powered on in anyway, nor was anything plugged in inside. In the early morning we were made aware by a neighbor that the truck was on fire. The fire was in the passenger side dashboard area and the center console of the vehicle. The fire dept arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze. The fire report stated: ignition - d1 area of fire origin: vehicle area, other d2 heat source: heat from powered equipment, other d3 item first ignited: other cause of ignition - failure of equipment factors contributing to…
Service Brakes · at 230,000 miles · reported Sep 8, 2015
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade esv. While driving approximately 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact drove onto the shoulder to avoid crashing into oncoming vehicles. During the incident, the brake light illuminated. The contact, who was an independent mechanic, inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear brake lines were corroded and no brake fluid was present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
Electrical System · at 131,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2015
The drivers heated seat button turns off and on when pushed but this time it stayed on, it over heated and it burnt a small hole in the seat as I was driving... The passenger heated seat does the same but did not burn hole ...
Service Brakes · at 95,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2014
Brakes completely went out while driving my children to school. Brake line rust busted the brake lines. This was out of no where and could have killed someone.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV: 05V-055 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (5 reports), followed by service brakes (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 95,987 miles.

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.