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 failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The worst 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical6
- Transmission5
- Airbags4
- Brakes3
- Wheels3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical6
- Transmission5
- Airbags4
- Brakes3
- Wheels3
- Fuel system2
- Steering2
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V045000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV 491
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
What 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 modules and peeling/leaking stock rims.
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 company. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
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 neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be determined. The failure mileage was unknown.
The steering was very hard to turn.then the power steering fluid was leaking. Brakes are locking up. But right before all that happened the airbag light went off. Its never been hit or hit anything. The truck was purchased in nov.2012. We got a carfax with the vehicle, it was clean, I looked for recalls and 4 appeared, I also called cadillac, spoke to a dealer and the woman said my VIN number has never been recalled, I stated it was in 2004 it was recalled and all the things it was recalled for was what was happening now..at times it was making a noise shifting from park to drive.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade esv. While driving and making a right turn on a bumpy road, the front end clunked and sounded as if it were coming apart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intermediate shaft was the cause of the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was outside the warranty and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
2004 escalade esv; speedometer at about 70,000 miles began to go haywire, sometimes sticking on 0mph other times on 140mph. After a few days of this it stopped working all together. I took the car into a dealership for an electrical issue and told them to please look at the speedometer because its not working. They refused to fix it saying it had more than 70,000 mi...that was 2008 and it hasn't worked since. I estimate my speed by the tachometer (not safe)...original broken part is still installed...I am the original owner of this vehicle.
Premature fuel pump failure with no error code or warning. Occurred on a low traffic area having no collision or injuries. Veh is 2004 cadillac escalade esv with 67 k miles. Total loss of power controls.
My 2004 cadillac escalade esv, the factory chrome wheels have rusted and peeled and interferes with safety sensors associated with tires. This has been a progressive problem since the first time the tires were rotated at 6 months. The manufacturer has refused to correct the ongoing problem.
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Questions about the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Is the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 1.5 times a typical Escalade ESV model year.
What is the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV year score?
The 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV scores 58 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Cadillac Escalade ESV: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Electrical system, with 6 complaints. Next is transmission (5).
How many recalls does the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Cadillac Escalade ESV have the most electrical problems?
The Cadillac Escalade ESV model years with the most electrical complaints are 2021 (11 complaints) and 2023 (11 complaints).
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