Complaints
63
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Cadillac Escalade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:98,518 mi
Fires:1
#28 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:111,330 mi
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:126,608 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 98,518 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 1 | — | 111,330 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1 | 1 | 126,608 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | — | 112,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 173,667 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 92,375 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 126,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 1,850 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 151,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 88,106 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 235,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 68,800 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 151,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 235,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,518
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,330
SERVICE BRAKES
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
126,608
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,667
POWER TRAIN
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,667
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,375
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,500
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,850
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,106
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
235,000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
PARKING BRAKE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,800
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
235,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
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