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2004 Cadillac Escalade Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Cadillac Escalade has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Electrical
30
Brakes
18
Airbags
10
Powertrain
9
Other
8
Steering
6
Seats
6
Suspension
5
Lights
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 17, 2018POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKESI HAD A BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINE RUPNTURE AND NEARLY WRECKED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER...
May 27, 2010POWER TRAINI PURCHASED A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE IN MARCH 2010, HOWEVER SOON AFTER PURCHASE MY WATER PUMP HAD A ...
Nov 11, 2008POWER TRAINFRONT DIFFERENTIAL GOING BAD AND CAUSING THE TRANSFER CASE TO GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING, CAR DEALER UNA...
Feb 6, 2008POWER TRAINHAD MY ESCALADE ESV IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR SERVICE ON THE TRANSMISSION, AT 122,000 MY 3RD AND OVERDRIV...
Nov 10, 2007POWER TRAINI STOPPED AT THE POST OFFICE WITH MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I PUT THE ESCALADE IN PARK WITH THE EMER...
Oct 13, 2006POWER TRAINTL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WOULD GO INTO GEAR WITH THE IGNITION BEING IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION...
May 2, 2005POWER TRAIN1ST INCIDENT 1) I WAS GOING TO PARK IN A SPOT BETWEEN TWO BUILDING, ONLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR ONE VEHI...
Jan 2, 2005POWER TRAINTHE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED ON A NEW 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY....
Apr 20, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM THE BACK AND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUM...

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