2005 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (19), Service Brakes (12), Air Bags (11).
Key takeaways
- 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 31% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 18% |
| Power Train | 9 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 10% |
| Engine | 6 | 10% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 5 | 8% |
| Equipment | 4 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB;w/updated ESC | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-06
The check air bag light stays on and will not go off. The light stays on with the seatbelt on or off.
Service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-02-08
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 t...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2025-03-13
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 th...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.