2005 Cadillac Escalade Esv AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade Esv AWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — shift pattern indicator. Owners filed 57 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints57

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Power train — Shift pattern indicatorCampaign 05V055000 · 14 Feb 2005

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system3 · 50%

Service brakes3 · 50%

Unknown or other1 · 17%

Seats1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…
Electrical system · Jun 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* 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…
Service brakes · Aug 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

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.…
Electrical system · May 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

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. *tr
Service brakes · Jan 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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