2005 Cadillac Escalade
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 Cadillac Escalade. Newest first.
Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an ABS…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2ND row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lap portion of the seat belt routing that IS not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
Remedy
Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
43 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
The check air bag light stays on and will not go off. The light stays on with the seatbelt on or off.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes
Brake/abs system locked up on me and I couldn’t stop. I accidentally hit someone from behind and was proven to be an accident. My traction light my abs light and my brake light all came on at the same time right before I wrecked. The suv swerves over to the other lane randomly while on the…
Brake/abs system locked up on me and I couldn’t stop. I accidentally hit someone from behind and was proven to be an accident. My traction light my abs light and my brake light all came on at the same time right before I wrecked. The suv swerves over to the other lane randomly while on the interstate and does stop on time. Every time I fuel up gas leaks out from somewhere and its pumps gas really slow and takes so long
- Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while refueling, the gasoline was spilling out of the filler neck. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system · Service brakes
While driving down the road under any condition the brakes start to apply themselves ultimately leading the vehicle to not being able to pull itself. The more throttle you give it the more the brakes apply. I believe this is the same as the 2002-2004 chevy hydro boost recall. Also around the same time the resistor for the blower motor caught fire while driving down the road.
- Equipment · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 62 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the sunroof. The contact stated while attempting to exit the highway, the sunroof detached from the vehicle and hit the road. The contact drove to nearby auto glass repair…
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 62 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the sunroof. The contact stated while attempting to exit the highway, the sunroof detached from the vehicle and hit the road. The contact drove to nearby auto glass repair shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact drove another vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that the sunroof was not the original equipment but was an aftermarket sunroof. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V427000 (Equipment). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact attempted to speak with a representative from Webasto Product North America, Inc. manufacturer but was not successful. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the gear shift lever light failed to illuminate during the daytime. The contact stated that during night time driving, the gear shifter light operated as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the gear shift lever light failed to illuminate during the daytime. The contact stated that during night time driving, the gear shifter light operated as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v055000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Speedometer quit working on the instrument cluster. Only around 55,000 miles on vehicle. You can drive it awhile and then it quits working. Let it sit for a few minutes and it will work again for a little while and quit again. No other gauges are affected yet. lamp assembly IS fading from the inside of the light housing.
- Power train
I was driving and the vehicle was acting like it didn't want to switches into the next gear. Transmission fluid was empty. Filled it up and the next day it still has the same issue.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
The lighting for the gear indicator doesn't work. I cannot tell what gear it IS IS
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. The contact stated the instrument panel on the gear shifter failed to illuminate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that similar vehicles were included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v055000 (power…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. The contact stated the instrument panel on the gear shifter failed to illuminate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that similar vehicles were included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v055000 (power train) however, the vin was not included. Cadillac of new orleans located at (3100 lime st, metairie, la 70006) was contacted and it was confirmed that the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system
My airbag light came on while driving and has remained on. It IS on while idling and driving. It never goes off. There was no collision or anything to cause it to come on. I fear there might be something faulty happen while I drive. also I've been having issues fueling my 2005 escalade. it will…
My airbag light came on while driving and has remained on. It IS on while idling and driving. It never goes off. There was no collision or anything to cause it to come on. I fear there might be something faulty happen while I drive. also I've been having issues fueling my 2005 escalade. it will only let me put in $1.00 maybe $1.50 at a time and the pump will kick off. I've even had gas spill out while this IS occurring. The gas spill has happened twice and the fuel tank was almost empty. So it wasn't overfill. also, my air conditioner, at times will just get hot while driving. if I stop and turn off the vehicle and turn it back on, the air will return to cold. and it smells like burning wires. I have been routinely looking to see if there IS a recall on this vehicle through this website.
- Service brakes
Brake peddle going to the floor
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. While making a left turn, the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle due to a hub bearing failure. As a result, the vehicle drove over a curb. The vehicle was towed to heritage chevrolet buick owings mills (11234 reisterstown rd, owings…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. While making a left turn, the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle due to a hub bearing failure. As a result, the vehicle drove over a curb. The vehicle was towed to heritage chevrolet buick owings mills (11234 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117, 1-(866) 730-3826) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side hub bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated that the vehicle was not included in manufacturer safety recall number: 07e-10b (hub assembly) and nhtsa campaign number: 07e106000 (wheels). The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic at an independent repair facility. The manufacturer provided no assistance. The failure mileage was not available.
- Air bags
Airbag light on and says check airbags
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. When the contact attempted to add fuel to the fuel tank, the valve became stuck and prevented the fuel from entering. As a result, fuel spilled out. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. When the contact attempted to add fuel to the fuel tank, the valve became stuck and prevented the fuel from entering. As a result, fuel spilled out. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank and the valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 53,000.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Power train
I purchased my car used from a dealership in 2009 and I now have the following problems with it. a check engine light that will not go out, the error states the fuel cap IS not tight and no matter how much I tightened it never goes away. when fueling the car fuel will overflow if not paying…
I purchased my car used from a dealership in 2009 and I now have the following problems with it. a check engine light that will not go out, the error states the fuel cap IS not tight and no matter how much I tightened it never goes away. when fueling the car fuel will overflow if not paying attention. also the the shift lever position IS no longer illuminated so I am not sure which position the car IS in most of the time I have to listen and gauge it before trying to put it in gear. I never received an communications that the car was under recall but from what I am seeing from the nhtsa website these are the problems that I am now having.
- Power train
Transmission shift lever position indicator not illuminated. gm recall # 05023. I called gm # 866-982-2339. they stated my vehicle not included in recall. would like to know why and have the instrument panel cluster reprogramed at no charge to me. I can't tell what gear the vehicle IS in and this IS not safe.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was advised that there was no recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,977.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. After starting the vehicle, the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
- Air bags · Fuel/propulsion system · Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the fuel gauge fluctuated showing the incorrect fuel level. The contact mentioned that an abnormal noise emitted from the wheels. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the fuel gauge fluctuated showing the incorrect fuel level. The contact mentioned that an abnormal noise emitted from the wheels. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
- Service brakes · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. While driving at 70 mph, the brakes and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
- Air bags · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. While driving approximately 60 mph, the speedometer displayed that the vehicle was traveling 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument cluster was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade. While driving approximately 60 mph, the speedometer displayed that the vehicle was traveling 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument cluster was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In addition, the contact indicated that the air bag sensor light was illuminated. The failure mileage was 180,000.
- Electrical system
Without any prior problem the speedometer began to stick and not display proper speeds and never goes back to zero even when vehicle IS off. also, after this began the other gauges on the instrument panel began to give no/false readings. *tr
- Engine
I have two cracked exhaust manifold bolts. I have read that thousands of similar vehicles have this same condition. I have an intermittent check engine light that it won't pass emissions. I am also worried of where it IS located, that it may cause a fire. I would think gm should have an obligation to fix this defect due to the epa violation & safety risk that it posses. *Tr
- Electrical system · Engine
From parked position placed key in ignition and started car. all warning light (traction control, emergency brake, service stability, etc) remained illuminated and did not go off. attempted to turn off car and ignition was stuck in "on" position. could not turn car off or remove key from…
From parked position placed key in ignition and started car. all warning light (traction control, emergency brake, service stability, etc) remained illuminated and did not go off. attempted to turn off car and ignition was stuck in "on" position. could not turn car off or remove key from ignition. vehicle had full power and was able to get home even though warning lights activated. once home, had to try numerous attempts to get vehicle to turn off. finally, had to unhook battery, pull fuel pump relay, and pull wires out of computer in order to get engine to stop running. having to tow to shop for repairs. possible steering wheel clock spring IS stuck. if it if the clock spring, this will be the second time that we have had to replace it. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11006274This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251887This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249295This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247747Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247693Suspension.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10247093Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
- 10247092Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
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