Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Cadillac Escalade has 4 recalls, 61 complaints.
4
Recalls
61
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V055000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD ...
05V163000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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 ...
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORI...
07E106000
WHEELS:HUB
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059,...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB;w/updated ESC
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that each time the doors were manu... |
| Mar 23, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Brake/abs system locked up on me and I couldn’t stop. I accidentally hit someone from behind and was... |
| Feb 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving down the road under any condition the brakes start to apply themselves ultimately lead... |
| Sep 22, 2021 | VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT | The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 62 MPH, he heard an abno... |
| Aug 15, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while refueling, the gasoline was spil... |
| Jan 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ONLY AROUND 55,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. YOU CAN DRI... |
| Jan 7, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE WAS ACTING LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO SWITCHES INTO THE NEXT GEAR. TRANSMI... |
| Aug 11, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE LIGHTING FOR THE GEAR INDICATOR DOESN'T WORK. I CANNOT TELL WHAT GEAR IT IS IS |
| Jul 29, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE PEDDLE GOING TO THE FLOOR |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND HAS REMAINED ON. IT IS ON WHILE IDLING AND DRIVING. IT NEV... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER LIGHT FA... |
| Sep 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WHERE IT HAD BEEN SINCE THE DAY BEFORE. IT WAS NOT POWERED O... |
| Aug 2, 2018 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND SAYS CHECK AIRBAGS |
| Mar 6, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE GEAR S... |
| Feb 27, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ADD FUEL TO THE FUEL TA... |
| Sep 6, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I PURCHASED MY CAR USED FROM A DEALERSHIP IN 2009 AND I NOW HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT. A ... |
| Aug 3, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR NOT ILLUMINATED. GM RECALL # 05023. I CALLED GM # 866-... |
| Sep 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR... |
| Feb 14, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | FEBRUARY 14, 2016 I WAS DRIVING TO WORK GOING ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR UPON APPROACHING 60 THE VEHICL... |
| Sep 7, 2015 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNI... |