2005 Cadillac Escalade Esv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Cadillac Escalade Esv. Newest first.
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
14 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
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…
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 diagnosed that the electrical system malfunctioned, and the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The steering column was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to Jiffy Luke where it was diagnosed and determined that the cause was related to the electrical system. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
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…
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. the fire dept arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze. the fire report stated: ignition - D1 area of fire origin: vehicle area, other D2 heat source: heat from powered equipment, other D3 item first ignited: other cause of ignition - failure of equipment factors contributing to ignition - electrical failure, malfunction, other human factors contributing to ignition - none
- Service brakes
February 14, 2016 I was driving to work going about 50 miles per hour upon approaching 60 the vehicle begin to lose power so I steered over to the side of the highway and hit the onstar button to tell them that I was losing power and that would they run a diagnostic they stated that would. they…
February 14, 2016 I was driving to work going about 50 miles per hour upon approaching 60 the vehicle begin to lose power so I steered over to the side of the highway and hit the onstar button to tell them that I was losing power and that would they run a diagnostic they stated that would. they stated also what they are going to check, braking system, engine, transmission etc. when they came back online me not know what they really did check I was told that all was a green light, so I proceed to continue on my way to work, but it happen again and I contacted them again and was told the same thing. never once did they diagnostic only meant that they was just checking for codes and it was not a true diagnostic check. they also never offer to tow the vehicle home or to the dealer. I was able to get the vehicle home and took it to the first mechanic and was told that the yaw rate sensor needed replaced at $500 something didn't seem right so I took it to a gm certified mechanic and was told it was the hydo-boost, pressure hoses needed replaced at $2600 along on the phone back and forth with on star which claimed responsibility on star stated to me that gm tech wanted the vehicle taken to the dealership and that they would pay for the diagnosis to see what was the problem. so gm came and pick the vehicle up and transported to bommorito cadillac of which they inspected the vehicle and report back to on star which stated that they wasn't responsible and that they believed that gm should handle it from here. to make a long story short gm claimed no responsibility for this even though you guy's and consumer affairs warned them about the issue with the braking system before and they done nothing about it even though it was a safety issue. my complaint that this issues should not be my responsibility nor the cost cause they new the potential of this failure.
- Service brakes
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…
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 contact, who was an independent mechanic, inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear brake lines were corroded and no brake fluid was present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
- Electrical system · Seats
The drivers heated seat button turns off and on when pushed but this time it stayed on, it over heated and it burnt a small hole in the seat as I was driving... The passenger heated seat does the same but did not burn hole ... *tr
- Service brakes
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
- Exterior lighting · Power train
The hid headlights have been blinking together on and off for no reason. started, stopped, moving, sitting in the driveway after shut off waiting for delay lighting to turn off. the loss IS momentary. it IS more critical on unlit highways and side streets. they blink on and off together. the…
The hid headlights have been blinking together on and off for no reason. started, stopped, moving, sitting in the driveway after shut off waiting for delay lighting to turn off. the loss IS momentary. it IS more critical on unlit highways and side streets. they blink on and off together. the dealer was unable to repair in a 4 month window. on dry roads, from a stop, starting out at 5-20 mph active traction control turns on and the vehicle stalls. as most stops occur directly prior to intersection this IS a very dangerous position to place the driver with a gas peddle that IS basically inoperative because the car IS in active traction mode and taking over the drive train. dealer was unable to repair over a 4 month period. it might have been related to speed sensors in front wheels but they didn't want to replace them. They made me drive for 2 weeks with a code recorder in order to get them to do any service. *tr
- Engine
Exhaust manifold bolts are shearing off the engine causing exhaust odor and fumes. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Faulty fuel gauge. we had been complaining of the faulty fuel gauge since we leased the care and then subsequently bought it. it will occasionally just shut off when previously showing a full tank then go to empty or anywhere in between. *tr
- Air bags
2005 cadillac escalade esv.. Intermittent service air bag message. After doing an internet search of the problem I found hundreds of owners of similar gm vehicles 2003 to 2005 with the same problem. Not knowing if your air bag IS working IS a scary situation. *Tr
- Seat belts
This IS the email I sent to cadillac a few months ago. The seat belt has since been replaced but the danger still exist. My son IS lucky to be alive after the seat belt failed to release; nearly resulting in what could have been a fatal strangulation. here IS the email: I am contacting…
This IS the email I sent to cadillac a few months ago. The seat belt has since been replaced but the danger still exist. My son IS lucky to be alive after the seat belt failed to release; nearly resulting in what could have been a fatal strangulation. here IS the email: I am contacting cadillac to report a problem I've experienced with your seatbelts. I have an 05 escalade esv and my son was in the backseat sleeping and somehow managed to get the seatbelt wrapped around his neck. I turned the vehicle off with hopes that it would loosen up so I could get it off but it only became tighter the more I worked to get it off. At the point where he was having a hard time breathing and started turning purple I had my husband obtain scissors and we had to cut it off. My sons neck IS now cut and bruised from the seatbelt. IS this how all the seatbelts in your cars work (doesn't loosen up even after the car IS off) had I not been able to get scissors to free him this may not have had the same outcome. the dealer that replaced the seat belt until said it was "completely locked and agreed that if we hadn't cut it there was no other way to release it. I also have photos of my sons neck days after the incident. I would have reported this sooner but didn't know where to report it to until I was informed of this website. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic · Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade esv. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and began to coast. the contact lost steering ability, but was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. she was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the local dealer for…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade esv. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and began to coast. the contact lost steering ability, but was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. she was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the local dealer for inspection. the failure occurred without warning. the dealer stated that the gears in the transmission failed. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $3,200. the manufacturer stated that because the vehicle did not receive a transmission flush and failed due to lack of maintenance, no compensation would be provided. the failure mileage was 83,000 and current mileage was 83,050. updated 3/11/09 *cn the consumer also stated the brakes locked up and the tires blew out. Updated 03/16/09. *Jb
- Electrical system
While driving down the road at approximately 80 mph the speedometer froze. When I pulled onto an exit ramp an came to a complete stop the gauge feel to zero but when I started to drive the gauge would not move, it stayed on zero for the remainder of my drive. Onstar could not figure out the issue. I have not had time to take it to a dealer yet. I was wondering if there was a recall or tsb for this issue. *Tr
- Electrical system
Dt*: the contact stated while using the dvd player and then switching to the radio, cd or satellite, the speaker volume increases to a deafening level. the vehicle has been seen by the service dealer, who was able to duplicate the problem, but a remedy was unavailable to correct the problem.
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.
- 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.
- 10247748Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
- 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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