Recalls ·2005 Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD

2005 Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — shift pattern indicator. Owners filed 48 complaints, most often about seat belts. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints48
Crashes 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 2 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Seat belts1 · 50%
Electrical system1 · 50%

When complaints were filed

20111
20151

From owner complaints

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…

Seat belts · Aug 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* 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…

Electrical system · Mar 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

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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.