general problems of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact stated that each time the doors were manually locked or unlocked, the vehicle started and turned off. The alarm alert warning light and the tire pressure monitor warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical system malfunctioned, and the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The steering column was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to jiffy luke where it was diagnosed and determined that the cause was related to the electrical system. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

While driving down the road under any condition the brakes start to apply themselves ultimately leading the vehicle to not being able to pull itself. The more throttle you give it the more the brakes apply. I believe this is the same as the 2002-2004 chevy hydro boost recall. Also around the same time the resistor for the blower motor caught fire while driving down the road.

Speedometer quit working on the instrument cluster. Only around 55,000 miles on vehicle. You can drive it awhile and then it quits working. Let it sit for a few minutes and it will work again for a little while and quit again. No other gauges are affected yet. Lamp assembly is fading from the inside of the light housing.

The lighting for the gear indicator doesn't work. I cannot tell what gear it is is.

My airbag light came on while driving and has remained on. It is on while idling and driving. It never goes off. There was no collision or anything to cause it to come on. I fear there might be something faulty happen while I drive. Also I've been having issues fueling my 2005 Escalade. It will only let me put in $1. 00 maybe $1. 50 at a time and the pump will kick off. I've even had gas spill out while this is occurring. The gas spill has happened twice and the fuel tank was almost empty. So it wasn't overfill. Also, my air conditioner, at times will just get hot while driving. If I stop and turn off the vehicle and turn it back on, the air will return to cold. And it smells like burning wires. I have been routinely looking to see if there is a recall on this vehicle through this website.

The vehicle was parked in my driveway, where it had been since the day before. It was not powered on in anyway, nor was anything plugged in inside. In the early morning we were made aware by a neighbor that the truck was on fire. The fire was in the passenger side dashboard area and the center console of the vehicle. The fire dept arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze. The fire report stated: ignition - d1 area of fire origin: vehicle area, other d2 heat source: heat from powered equipment, other d3 item first ignited: other cause of ignition - failure of equipment factors contributing to ignition - electrical failure, malfunction, other human factors contributing to ignition - none.

The drivers heated seat button turns off and on when pushed but this time it stayed on, it over heated and it burnt a small hole in the seat as I was driving. . . The passenger heated seat does the same but did not burn hole . . .

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the speedometer read that the vehicle was traveling 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument cluster was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In addition, the contact indicated that the air bag sensor light had illuminated. The failure mileage was 180. 000. Pam.

Without any prior problem the speedometer began to stick and not display proper speeds and never goes back to zero even when vehicle is off. Also, after this began the other gauges on the instrument panel began to give no/false readings.

From parked position placed key in ignition and started car. All warning light (traction control, emergency brake, service stability, etc) remained illuminated and did not go off. Attempted to turn off car and ignition was stuck in "on" position. Could not turn car off or remove key from ignition. Vehicle had full power and was able to get home even though warning lights activated. Once home, had to try numerous attempts to get vehicle to turn off. Finally, had to unhook battery, pull fuel pump relay, and pull wires out of computer in order to get engine to stop running. Having to tow to shop for repairs. Possible steering wheel clock spring is stuck. If it if the clock spring, this will be the second time that we have had to replace it.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated the instrument panel provide inaccurate gauge readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the instrument panel cluster would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Da.

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 initiated a voluntary safety improvement campaign. The contacts vehicle did not fall within the VIN range of the vehicles chosen for the voluntary repair and the contact would be responsible for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,700.

While driving down the road at approximately 80 mph the speedometer froze. When I pulled onto an exit ramp an came to a complete stop the gauge feel to zero but when I started to drive the gauge would not move, it stayed on zero for the remainder of my drive. Onstar could not figure out the issue. I have not had time to take it to a dealer yet. I was wondering if there was a recall or TSB for this issue.

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the speedometer displayed inaccurate speeds well above and below the actual traveled speeds. There was a recall issued for her same make and model vehicle, but her year was not included. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 69,000. Updated 05/05/09.

: the contact stated while using the dvd player and then switching to the radio, cd or satellite, the speaker volume increases to a deafening level. The vehicle has been seen by the service dealer, who was able to duplicate the problem, but a remedy was unavailable to correct the problem.