CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls
Most common 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
THE BRAKE "LINES FROM THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO MODULATOR, LINES FROM MASTER CYL TO PROPORTIONING VALVE" HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE QUOTED DESCRIPTION IS FROM THE DEALERS SERVICE INVOICE. ONE OR MORE OF THESE LINES CORRODED THRU AND FAILED WHILE I WAS (LUCKILY) IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2012 REGARDING CORROSION FAILURE RELATED TO THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND IN 2013 FOR CORROSION FAILURE RELATED TO THE FRONT BRAKE LINES. ODI NUMBERS ARE AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
I HAVE A 2004 ESCALADE EXT AND APPROX. 1 YEAR AGO THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. I CONTACTED CADILLAC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY PROBLEM AS THE WARRANTY WAS UP. I JUST READ IN A CAR MAGAZINE THAT MY YEAR OF ESCALADE IS LISTED AS A BAD VEHICLE TO PURCHASE DUE TO SPEEDOMETER BREAKDOWNS. CADILLAC WANTS OVER $500 TO REPAIR THIS AND IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. *TR
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE LINE CORRODED THRU. THIS IS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR SINCE THE REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED THRU. *TR
I DISCOVERED BROKEN/MISSING EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS AT 107K MILES ALTHOUGH I SUSPECT THEY HAVE BEEN MISSING FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BY OTHER CADILLAC, CHEVY, AND GMC OWNERS WITH THE 6.0L ENGINE. UPON HEARING ABOUT THIS ISSUE I INSPECTED MY VEHICLE TO FIND THAT I HAVE MISSING/BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS TOO. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS WELL AS EMISSIONS. MANY OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE MISSING OR BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS, MANY AT MILEAGES OF LESS THAN 50K. EXHAUST TEMPERATURES AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AVERAGE 1200 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. GASOLINE HAS AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 500 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. WHEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BO
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT questions
Does the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT: Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Service Brakes (3), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.