2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls and problems

The 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

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

2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 EXT problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Equipment	2
Seats	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Horn — 1
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
Exterior Lighting › Fog Lights — 1
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 67,124 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 EXT complaints

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

Seat Belts · at 67,124 miles · reported Aug 8, 2015

While driving south on powers blvd and crossing the briargate intersection in colorado springs, colorado on may 2, 2015, honda civic vehicle ran red light traveling west around 32 to 33 MPH (Hit gas instead of brake). And impacted 2005 cadillac escalade ext on drivers side. Component parts in question are front drivers seat belt and passenger front seat belt. Driver supposively reported to onstar that drivers seatbelt had disengaged sometime during impact. Police report states cadillac came to stop 219 feet from impact. Onstar call only available if subpoena is requested. Injuries to passenger…

Electrical System · at 68,700 miles · reported Mar 22, 2011

The contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade ext. The contact stated that the speedometer began malfunctioning intermittently and displayed that the contact was driving 80 MPH when traveling approximately 30 MPH. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure and initiated a voluntary safety improvement campaign. The contacts vehicle did not fall within the VIN range of the vehicles chosen for the voluntary repair and the contact would be responsible for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,700.

Equipment · reported Dec 15, 2006

I have a 2005 cadillac escalade ext, I was in las vegas and parked my vehicle in the first parking spot , which was the handicap parking in front of store . I was in there for no more than 20 minutes and my vehicle was stolen , I the called the police which gave me the number to onstar, then onstar told me they sent a signal to the truck, and the time frame was no more than 10 minutes of 8:50 . The outcome was that onstar did not locate the vehicle it was located by the police 6 days later. When I went to go to look at the truck at the tow yard I discovered that the onstar antenna was behind…

Seats · at 18,558 miles · reported Sep 6, 2006

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start after being parked for one or two days. This problem occurred on four occasions. On one occasion, the dealership replaced the battery but this did not remedy the problem. The dealership could not duplicate the problem on all other occasions. The consumer stated the vehicle has been in the shop 17 times, since the vehicle was purchased. The CD player was inoperative. The heated seat was inoperative. The fuel tank and fog light was replaced updated 09/25/06.

Electrical System · at 8,363 miles · reported Dec 1, 2005

The horn failed to sound when it was needed. This seems to occur when the horn is not used for some time. I had this exact problem on my 2004 cadillac escalade ext, and I think a recall should be done to resolve this problem on all GM cars and trucks involved. I AM tired of being scared when my horn does not work. After a year, GM should have had this problem resolved. I think NHTSA should now resolve it for them!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT: 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 EXT?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by equipment (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 67,124 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.