Major Problems with 2004 Cadillac Escalade Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Cadillac Escalade

2004 Cadillac Escalade AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 120000 miles

2004 Cadillac Escalade HEADLIGHTS Victims: 3 Mileage: 1 miles

2004 Cadillac Escalade AIR BAGS Victims: 3

Browse 2004 Cadillac Escalade complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac Escalade owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair when...
15
~ 91214 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
dt: the consumer stated that the 2004 cadillac escalade was having an electrical problem. the speedometer failed along with the...
11
~ 111069 miles
AIR BAGS
involved in a horrific auto accident with other vehicle. hit in front passenger & front part of vehicle (by radiator...
7
~ 53571 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* - the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph the...
4
~ 207500 miles
SEATS
bad lease on 2004 cadillac escalade customer states that the car was damaged at purchase and was not told and...
4
~ 101325 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owned a 2004 cadillac escalade. while driving approximately 30 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle...
3
~ 177000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the strong odor of. fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. strong when driving. we find no gas on the
3
~ 154293 miles
STEERING
dt*: the contact stated while making turns at various speeds the steering wheel made a clunking noise. the dealership determined
3
~ 93986 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
dt: the consumer stated that the 2004 cadillac escalade was having an electrical problem. the speedometer failed along with the...
3
~ 42267 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
dt: problem was noticed in 5/05 when key was turned on no light came on regarding the stability control function....
3
~ 54630 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the truck has had a vibration that will not go away when the truck reaches a speed between 76-78 mph....
3
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled and...
2
~ 128482 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
dt*: the contact stated while riding in the passenger seat the seat heater electrically shocked the passenger resulting in second...
2
~ 59000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
bad lease on 2004 cadillac escalade customer states that the car was damaged at purchase and was not told and...
2
~ 117000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the new model year 03 and 04 cadillac escalade suvs have too highly mounted and poorly designed and or mis...
2
~ 11501 miles
SUSPENSION
bought this vehicle from a dealer and cannot get it inspected due to the issues with the abs and...
1
~ 186000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
bought this vehicle from a dealer and cannot get it inspected due to the issues with the abs and...
1
~ 186000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade. the contact stated the brake pedal was stuck to the floor board...
1
~ 105000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2004 cadillac escalade. consumer writes in regards to defective brake line. *tgw the consumer stated when his wife applied the...
1
~ 74328 miles
POWER TRAIN
front differential going bad and causing the transfer case to go out without warning car dealer unable to diagnose the
1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
dt: the contact stated that the 2004 cadillac escalade had a puncture in the tire the size of a pencil....
1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
dt: the consumer stated that the 2004 cadillac escalade was having an electrical problem. the speedometer failed along with the...
1
~ 23000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
dt: the consumer stated that the 2004 cadillac escalade was having an electrical problem. the speedometer failed along with the...
1
~ 23000 miles
EQUIPMENT
dt: the vehicle has onstar that doesnt work. the owner has filed 29 complaints with the dealer and onstar. car
1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
dt: problem was noticed in 5/05 when key was turned on no light came on regarding the stability control function....
1
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL
involved in a horrific auto accident with other vehicle. hit in front passenger & front part of vehicle (by radiator...
1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
bad lease on 2004 cadillac escalade customer states that the car was damaged at purchase and was not told and...
1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when braking at 25 mph brakes failed causing extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident. consumer sustained injuries. vehicle
1
~ 1466 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
while turning the steering wheel it produced a whininning noise. dealer repaired the rack and pinion steering twice. however the
1
~ 1700 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving at 25 mph driver heard an explosion. the power brakes stopped functioning and vehicle veered to the right.
1
~ 60 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
consumer complaint regarding defective 2004 cadillac escalade horn. *ts the consumer stated the dealer has tried to correct the problem
1

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