2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- 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: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing horn.
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The horn failed to sound when it was needed. This seems to occur when the horn is not used for some time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-01
Equipment
2 of 5 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing seat heater/cooler.
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Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start after being parked for one or two days. This problem occurred on four occasions. On one occasion, the dealership replaced the battery but this did not remedy the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-06
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Seat belts
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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While driving south on powers blvd and crossing the briargate intersection in Colorado springs, Colorado on May 2, 2015, Honda civic vehicle ran red light traveling west around 32 to 33 MPH (Hit gas instead of brake).
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-08
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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 EXT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V055000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 EXT?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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.