2004 Cadillac Escalade

69 complaints on file, page 1 of 4.

1. Filed Jul 20, 2025Failure Jan 9, 2025New Berlin, WIFlasher unit

   When this device is used to replace the Flasher Module (my had failed so I ordered this replacement from Amazon) I found that the brake light circuit to any trailer connected tot he vehicle would no longer work. Under further research on Amazon via reviews and other online sources, I found that all of the Chinese clone parts have this same failure mode. Since most people check trailer lights with Directionals or 4 Way flashers, they would not be aware of the failure of the brake (stop) lamps not working on the trailer leading to critical dangerous situation if they need to slow as the driver behind them is likely to rear end the trailer due to the failure of the stop lamps to light.

   NHTSA complaint 11674809
2. Filed Mar 18, 2025Failure Mar 15, 2023Hollister, CAWarnings, Unknown or otherCrash8 injured

   Unknown

   NHTSA complaint 11648934
3. Filed Jan 29, 2025Failure Jan 6, 2025Apple Valley, CAElectrical system, Unknown or other

   I don’t know all I stopped driving it because it is not shifting right and I can’t ark it for some reason . I have to leave it in reverse and then turn off and put rocks so it does not move. Not safe, one day I drive 30 minutes later it is this way.

   NHTSA complaint 11639247
4. Filed Jan 22, 2025Failure Jan 1, 2025Aurora, COService brakes, Body, Suspension

   At speeds of 50 mph and above, my vehicle does the death wobble. Any time I hit a tiny crack in the road, going higher speeds. The person that sold he this car knew it did not pass emissions in September 2024 and I bought it in November 2024. A dealership checked car fax for me after I bought it. And this person rolled back the odometer also. I found this out after I purchased it.

   NHTSA complaint 11637676
5. Filed Feb 28, 2024Failure Aug 1, 2023Spring Hill, FLFuel/propulsion system

   Searching of Google results indicates this is a known problem with these vehicles. I am unable to put fuel/gas in the tank because the vapor safety system fails! Having to replace the entire vapor purge and canister assembly is very costly when this known safety hazard should have been taken care of by the manufacturer.

   NHTSA complaint 11574499
6. Filed Dec 23, 2022Failure Jul 22, 2022west, RIElectrical system, Engine, Service brakes

   so when I give it some gas the blower Moter for the ac /heat with go Fater then when the rpms go down the fan goes down with it same with the lights they flicker. i had changed the brake pads an rotors an blew compressed air on the caliper an seen a pin hole on the rubber seal.

   NHTSA complaint 11498643
7. Filed Dec 1, 2022Failure Dec 1, 2022Hesperia, CAElectrical system, Suspension, Vehicle speed control

   When driving it feels like I'm slowing down when I'm not. The lights inside, the headlights, & on dashboard flicker & sometimes go out while driving. My seatbelts on the driver, back seat behind driver not working. The driver seat does not adjust so I can position myself correctly. The truck rocks side to side while driving as if it will tip over on its side if I drive over 30. I just recently acquired the truck within the last few months and I need to be on the road driving my babies around. I love the truck andu problems with it sounds and drive like it's all a safety issue. Please let me know if these issues are covered to be fixed.

   NHTSA complaint 11495611
8. Filed Feb 14, 2020Failure Jan 1, 2004ST Augustine, FLElectrical system, Seat belts, Unknown or other

   I HAVE MULTIPLE RECALLS THAT ARE OLDER, BUT STILL SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF CORRECT? I'LL TAKE SCREENSHOTS AND SEND THEM. THANK YOU

   NHTSA complaint 11309294
9. Filed Oct 9, 2019Failure Oct 1, 2019200 milesMpls, MNElectrical systemFire

   MY TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE SMOKE STARTED UNDER GLOVE BOX!, THEN FLAMES STARTED AND THE WHOLE TRUCK BURNED UP! I WAS JUST DRIVING ION THE HIGHWAY!! LUCKY TO BE ALIVE TO TELL THE STORY

   NHTSA complaint 11267534
10. Filed Sep 25, 2019Failure Sep 1, 2019234,000 milesFlint, MIElectrical system, Exterior lighting, Seat belts

    HEADLIGHTS AND BALLETS BEEN REPLACED 3TIMES.. THEY COMES ON ONLY WHEN NOT DRIVING THEN I START DRIVING THEN ALL THE LIGHTS START FLICKERING. SEATBELT IN REAR WAS REPAIRED TWICE BUT WONT RETRACT AFTER UNBUCKLEING.

    NHTSA complaint 11258241
11. Filed Jun 9, 2019Failure Sep 17, 2018186,000 milesHancock, MDElectronic stability control (esc), Service brakes, Suspension

    BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALER AND CANNOT GET IT INSPECTED DUE TO THE ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND STEERING SENSORS.REPLACED ABS MODULE AND AM STILL HAVING TROUBLE WITH IT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO RESOLVE ANY OF THESE ISSUES BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT AS IS AND THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME ANY KIND OF WARRANTY AND HAD ME SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT STATING SO.WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP I HAD TO FUEL UP AND HIT THE BRAKES AND COULD BARELY GET IT STOPPED.FOUND A LOT OF BAD BRAKE LINES AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON

    NHTSA complaint 11218809
12. Filed Sep 28, 2018Failure Sep 27, 2018200,030 milesManitowoc, WIFuel/propulsion system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER MOTORIST ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER (PIETROSKE CHEVROLET, 4000 GRAND AVE, MANITOWOC, WI 54220, (920)-445-8134) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS UNDER THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,030. *TT UPDATED 11/30/18*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11132087
13. Filed May 18, 2018Failure May 1, 200762,000 milesRaliegh, NCInstrument cluster/panel

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEPPER MOTOR FOR THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER DASHBOARD FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, AND TACHOMETER TO DISPLAY THE INCORRECT READINGS AND FAIL COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (HENDRICK AND CARREY CADILLAC, 101 TEAM HENDRICK WAY #101, CARY, NC 27511) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT MISSED THE SPECIAL ROLL OUT PROGRAM TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11096721
14. Filed May 3, 2018Failure May 2, 201896,959 milesIslip, NYFuel/propulsion system, Service brakes, Steering

    DURING ROUTINE REPAIR WORK TRANSMISSION LINES, BREAK LINES AND POWER STEERING LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE ROTTEN OR BADLY LEAKING. IN ADDITION, FUEL PUMP, REAR BACKING PLATES AND POWER STEERING AND TRANSMISSION COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ROT.

    NHTSA complaint 11091648
15. Filed Oct 17, 2017Failure Oct 12, 201745,104 milesParamus, NJService brakes

    2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE WITH 45,104 MILES. 2ND OWNER. HAD TO PANIC STOP ON LOCAL HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING WRONG WAY ON THE RAMP. HAD A TO AVOID OTHER VEHICLE TO RIGHT OF RAMP AND AGGRESSIVELY APPLY BRAKES TO AVOID ACCIDENT AT APPROXIMATELY 15-25 MPH. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES PULSATED AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSING TO FLOOR. CONTINUED TO PROCEED AND BRAKES AGAIN GOING TO FLOOR. DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LINES FAILED AND FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE, COMPLETELY EMPTYING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS. WAS ABLE TO PROCEED ON EMERGENCY BRAKE SINCE HOME WAS WITHIN A MILE AND HALF. AT HOME, FILLED THE MASTER CYLINDER IN DRIVEWAY AND DID STATIONARY TEST OF SYSTEM. ENGINE STARTED, BRAKES AGAIN GO TO FLOOR AND MASSIVE BRAKE LEAK OCCURRED ON DRIVER'S SIDE BY LEADING EDGE OF FRONT DOOR AT TRUCK FRAME SPILLING FLUID ON GROUND AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM. HAVE READ IN NEW YORK TIMES THIS IS AN ISSUE ON GM LIGHT TRUCKS AND GM REFUSES TO RECALL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED.

    NHTSA complaint 11034021
16. Filed Aug 31, 2017Failure May 4, 2017120,000 milesRossville, GAAir bags, Seat beltsCrash3 injured

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. DURING THE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT SECURE THE PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A LEFT LEG LACERATION AND LEFT SHOULDER INJURY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND RIGHT KNEE AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED FIVE FRACTURED VERTEBRAE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (INTEGRITY GM OF CHATTANOOGA, TN) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11020884
17. Filed Mar 3, 2017Failure Feb 25, 2017165,890 milesLeavenworth, INFuel/propulsion system

    THE STRONG ODOR OF. FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. STRONG WHEN DRIVING. WE FIND NO GAS ON THE GROUND LEAKING. WE HAVE MADE SURE THE GAS CAP IS SECURE. IT IS GETTING 14MPG.

    NHTSA complaint 10958405
18. Filed Jan 10, 2017Failure Dec 23, 2016232,000 milesSmithville, TNSeatsFire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, REAR PASSENGER SEAT BECAME HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED, ONLY THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 232,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10944125
19. Filed Jan 3, 2017Failure Jan 7, 2016120,000 milesChicago, ILElectrical system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE GAUGES DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT SPEED, FUEL, AND RPM INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10939280
20. Filed Apr 12, 2016Failure Aug 26, 2015148,964 milesSAN Pablo, CAElectrical system, EngineFire

    I WAS THE OWNER OF A 2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE. ON AUGUST 26, 2015, WHILE DRIVING I PLUGGED IN MY CELL PHONE CHARGER INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. SPARKS AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. I PULLED OVER TO A SIDE STREET. NO SOONER THAN I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT, THE ENTIRE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS,SEATS, CONSOLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE AS WELL. THIS WAS A DEVASTATING INCIDENT TO ENDURE. I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE

    NHTSA complaint 10855173