Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Cadillac Escalade has 16 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that each time the doors were manu... |
| Feb 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving down the road under any condition the brakes start to apply themselves ultimately lead... |
| Jan 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ONLY AROUND 55,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. YOU CAN DRI... |
| Aug 11, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE LIGHTING FOR THE GEAR INDICATOR DOESN'T WORK. I CANNOT TELL WHAT GEAR IT IS IS |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND HAS REMAINED ON. IT IS ON WHILE IDLING AND DRIVING. IT NEV... |
| Sep 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WHERE IT HAD BEEN SINCE THE DAY BEFORE. IT WAS NOT POWERED O... |
| Apr 24, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | THE DRIVERS HEATED SEAT BUTTON TURNS OFF AND ON WHEN PUSHED BUT THIS TIME IT STAYED ON, IT OVER HEAT... |
| Dec 10, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WITHOUT ANY PRIOR PROBLEM THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO STICK AND NOT DISPLAY PROPER SPEEDS AND NEVER GOE... |
| Nov 11, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | FROM PARKED POSITION PLACED KEY IN IGNITION AND STARTED CAR. ALL WARNING LIGHT (TRACTION CONTROL, E... |
| Aug 15, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYE... |
| Dec 20, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN MAL... |
| Dec 13, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER DEFECT CAUSES SPEEDOMETER TO STICK. *TR |
| Jan 19, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER FROZE. WHEN I PULLED ONTO AN EXI... |
| Oct 30, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INA... |
| Mar 1, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE DVD PLAYER AND THEN SWITCHING TO THE RADIO, CD OR SATELLITE... |
| Dec 1, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND WHEN IT WAS NEEDED. THIS SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE HORN IS NOT USED FOR SOME ... |