2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-05
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-06
While driving down the road at approximately 80 MPH the speedometer froze.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-19
Service brakes
4 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
2 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-30
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Tires
1 of 14 total reports mentions: tires.
Seats
1 of 14 total reports mentions: seats.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-02-22Power train05V055000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V055000 · Power train
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- Is the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.