2004 Cadillac Escalade brakes problems

Filed Jan 22, 2025 · Body, Brakes · CO

At speeds of 50 mph and above, my vehicle does the death wobble. Any time I hit a tiny crack in the road, going higher speeds. The person that sold he this car knew it did not pass emissions in September 2024 and I bought it in November 2024. A dealership checked car fax for me after I bought it. And this person rolled back the odometer also. I found this out after I purchased it.

Filed Dec 23, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · RI

so when I give it some gas the blower Moter for the ac /heat with go Fater then when the rpms go down the fan goes down with it same with the lights they flicker. i had changed the brake pads an rotors an blew compressed air on the caliper an seen a pin hole on the rubber seal.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 186,000 miles · MD

Bought this vehicle from a dealer and cannot get it inspected due to the issues with the ABS and steering sensors.replaced ABS module and am still having trouble with it. The dealer would not do anything to resolve any of these issues because I bought it as is and they refused to give me any kind of warranty and had me sign an affidavit stating so.when I left the dealership I had to fuel up and hit the brakes and could barely get it stopped.found a lot of bad brake lines and the ABS light came on

Filed May 3, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 96,959 miles · NY

During routine repair work transmission lines, break lines and power steering lines had to be replaced because they were rotten or badly leaking. In addition, fuel pump, rear backing plates and power steering and transmission cooler needed to be replaced due to rot.

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Brakes · 45,104 miles · NJ

2004 cadillac escalade with 45,104 miles. 2nd owner. Had to panic stop on local highway exit ramp when another vehicle was coming wrong way on the ramp. Had a to avoid other vehicle to right of ramp and aggressively apply brakes to avoid accident at approximately 15-25 MPH. Anti-lock brakes pulsated and stopped the vehicle followed by brake pedal depressing to floor. Continued to proceed and brakes again going to floor. Determined that brake lines failed and front drivers side of vehicle, completely emptying brake master cylinder causing loss of front and rear brake systems. Was able to proceed on emergency brake since home was within a mile and half. At home, filled the master cylinder in driveway and did stationary test of system. Engine started, brakes again go to floor and massive brake leak occurred on driver's side by leading edge of front door at truck frame spilling fluid on ground and catalytic converter/exhaust system. Have read in new york times this is an issue on gm light trucks and gm refuses to recall. This is a major safety defect that should be addressed.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Brakes · 44,177 miles · PA

On 8/13/2014 while approaching a red light on us route 22 in monroeville, pa.; at about 30 MPH, my pedal went to the floor. I immediately shifted to low gear and applied the emergency brake. I was very lucky to not hit the vehicle in front of me, about 2 feet to spare. Pulled off road, opened hood, master cylinder low, puddle under driver's seat. As I was only 1/4 mile from my favorite mechanic and was on a level road, I put the 4 way flashers on, low gear, and proceeded at 5 MPH to the service center. Only brakes I had was emergency, nothing at all from pedal ?????? What use is a dual master when the line to the ABS bursts. This vehicle has 45k miles on the odometer, it may be 10 years old; but this should never happen on a vehicle in this condition, looks new, drives new. Repair to get back on the road was $274.01 but; mechanic informed me that all my lines were bad and should be replaced. I just had all the brake lines / flex hoses / and gee even the gas line were rusting thru replaced at a cost of $1323.32. So I've spent $1500.00 on brake / fuel line replacement. I as well as many of my friends were shocked at this failure, especially when we drive 50 60 year old triumph sports cars with original brake lines. Never have I experienced this type of failure. If I would have been traveling on a freeway at 65 or 70 and needed to stop I'd probably be dead, as well as whoever I may have hit in front of me. This is a terrible problem and I have seen lots of folks with gm trucks complaining of this malady.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Brakes · 75,445 miles · MD

Drivers side brake line ruptured and leaking fluid. Brake lines on both sides of vehicle rusted. No brake pedal pressure.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Brakes · 99,982 miles · NY

I was driving approximately 35 MPH and a car cut me off and I had to stop short. My truck's brakes didn't respond but after pumping them I was able to just stop before hitting the car that cut me off and stopped. Noticed brakes didn't feel right afterwards but drove carefully. Parked and when I came back to the truck a few hours later all the brake fluid was on the ground as my brake line ruptured and when I turned on the truck I had no brake pressure. Had the truck towed to the local cadillac service center and was told the brake lines were corroded/rusted and need to be replaced. I have had my truck serviced by cadillac since I bought it new and just spent over $3,000 in may of 2013 to have the truck serviced including having the brakes replaced including the rotors. No mention that my brake lines were compromised and could fail. As I read in the ny times yesterday that other gm vehicles have experienced the same issue I wanted to share my experience and I am very fortunate that no one was injured.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Brakes · 187,500 miles · NJ

I own a 2004 cadillac escalade. While driving 35 MPH, I attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal abnormally sank into the floorboard. The brake warning lamp illuminated and I had to engage the emergency brake, and manual breaking in order to stop the vehicle. After a mechanic inspected the vehicle he noticed that brake fluid was leaking from under the engine compartment (front driver-side). The vehicle was taken to the shop. The technician diagnosed that due to corrosion, the brake line was fracture and needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 187,500. I have never owned a car where the break lines actually rusted out ???

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Brakes · 49,315 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal abnormally sank into the floorboard. The contact mentioned that the brake warning lamp illuminated and he had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that brake fluid was leaking from under the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that due to corrosion, the brake line was fracture and all of the brake lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 49,315.