2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade EXT years
- Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT. That ranks 6th out of 12 Escalade EXT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 18,558 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 | 3 | 60% | 18,558 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 40% | 18,558 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 18,558 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 18,558 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 67,124 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | 18,558 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
Problem: 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, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.
Risk: The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Fix: 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 1-866-996-9463.
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.
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). And impacted 2005 cadillac escalade ext on drivers side. Component parts in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac escalade ext. The contact stated that the speedometer began malfunctioning intermittently and displayed that the contact was driving 80 mph when traveling approximately 30 mph. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure and…
I have a 2005 cadillac escalade ext, i was in las vegas and parked my vehicle in the first parking spot , which was the handicap parking in front of store . I was in there for no more than 20 minutes and my vehicle was stolen , i the called the police which gave me the number to onstar, then onstar…
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. The dealership could not duplicate the problem on all other occasions. The…
The horn failed to sound when it was needed. This seems to occur when the horn is not used for some time. I had this exact problem on my 2004 cadillac escalade ext, and i think a recall should be done to resolve this problem on all gm cars and trucks involved. I am tired of being scared when my…
Other Cadillac Escalade EXT years
← 2004 Escalade EXT · 2006 Escalade EXT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Escalade EXT | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 Escalade EXT | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 Escalade EXT | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Escalade EXT | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Escalade EXT | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 Escalade EXT | 14 | 4 |
| 2007 Escalade EXT | 16 | 5 |
| 2006 Escalade EXT | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 Escalade EXT | 11 | 2 |
| 2003 Escalade EXT | 15 | 2 |
| 2002 Escalade EXT | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade EXT model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.