2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade ESV years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV. That ranks 7th out of 24 Escalade ESV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 88,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 27% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 23% | 29,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 18% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 14% | 89,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | 136,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 96,850 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 67,849 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 57,699 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Fix: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the ABS and traction stability warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing the shocks and struts replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the…
I had a badly corroded brake line rupnture and nearly wrecked. I took it to the dealership and after 2 days they say they won't fix it. They say they are not familiar with lines routed through the frame, or between frame and body. They recommend a full body removal and they refused. Faulty trans…
Radio sound goes in and out. Also door chime does or doesn't work right along with it. It could be a short or the bcm from what i can see. Also sometimes the sunroof leaks
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 cadillac escalade esv. While driving approximately 30 mph, the preceding vehicle stopped abruptly and caused the contact to swerve and crash into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed by the insurance…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade esv. While driving at 58 mph in the rain, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into two tree stumps and the vehicle flipped over. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade ESV model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.