general problems of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Seven problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade based on all problems reported for the 2004 Escalade.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2025

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.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2022

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.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2021

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.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2018

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.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2017

Truck stalls out when pulling out. No matter how much you push on the gas pedal. Getting service stability trak control messages, when turning it off it seems it does not stall out as bad. Gas gauge is sticking, never know how much gas you truly have everyday!!.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2013

I was traveling at a low rate of speed in a residential area and my foot went to the floor as I applied the brakes. I kept pumping them and downshifted to come to a stop. Upon inspection, noticed brake fluid coming from passenger rear (above exhaust pipe). Seems that line is corroded. I've never had something like this happen before. I take care of my vehicles and for the price I paid, this is uncalled for.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact experienced issues with the steering in the vehicle while attempting to park. She noticed that the power steering would lock up, causing her to wrestle with the steering wheel to park and move the wheel to the left or right. The contact had to use great effort to turn the steering wheel. The manufacturer was notified in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). She was referred to the dealer and they stated that she would have to repair a failure within the steering gear box before the recall repair could be performed. The repair would cost $1,100. The contact asked if she could get a second opinion at a repair shop, but the manufacturer refused. The manufacturer stated that they would not take the opinion of another mechanic into consideration, if they were not an authorized dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 57,790 and failure mileage was 57,699. Updated 02/05/09 updated 02/09/09.


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