2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

99

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 7 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

17

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE

The 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE has received a total of 99 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (17 complaints), Electrical System (15 complaints), and Air Bags (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE, potentially affecting up to 1,647,002 vehicles.

Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 05V163000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 1,359,824 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE...

Consequence: A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY...

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Recall 04V045000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 68,875 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.

Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE

99 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 17
Electrical System
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 3 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 6 Crashes 13 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 8 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4 2 Fires 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4
Engine
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2 3 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 8 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

When this device is used to replace the Flasher Module (my had failed so I ordered this replacement from Amazon) I found that the brake light circuit to any trailer connected tot he vehicle would no longer work. Under further research on Amazon via reviews and other online sources, I found that all of the Chinese clone parts have this same failure mode. Since most people check trailer lights with Directionals or 4 Way flashers, they would not be aware of the failure of the brake (stop) lamps not working on the trailer leading to critical dangerous situation if they need to slow as the driver behind them is likely to rear end the trailer due to the failure of the stop lamps to light.
#11648934 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | | N/A miles Crash 8 Injuries
Unknown
#11648934 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles Crash 8 Injuries
Unknown
#11639247 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I don’t know all I stopped driving it because it is not shifting right and I can’t ark it for some reason . I have to leave it in reverse and then turn off and put rocks so it does not move. Not safe, one day I drive 30 minutes later it is this way.
#11639247 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I don’t know all I stopped driving it because it is not shifting right and I can’t ark it for some reason . I have to leave it in reverse and then turn off and put rocks so it does not move. Not safe, one day I drive 30 minutes later it is this way.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE

General Motors, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

07-08-49-020H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and update model list.

050941001 — AIR BAGS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) B0026 AND/OR B004. TO INCLUDE 2003-2006 CHEVROLET/GMC FULL SIZE PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *TT

040845008A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERTURE ON REARVIEW MIRROR READS TOO HIGH. *EH UPDATE. *TT

040316003 — SUSPENSION

TIRE SLOWLY LOSES AIR, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MESSAGE DISPLAYED. *TT

04085014 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

FRONT SEAT COOLING PERFORMANCE POOR. *TT

040866009 — STRUCTURE:BODY

STOWAGE BOX LID STRAP BREAKING. *TT

040316002 — SUSPENSION

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTICS. *TT

030235002 — STEERING

MINOR SCRATCHES TO WOOD STEERING WHEELS. *TT UPDATE. *TT

040864003 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

POWER WINDOW MOTOR NOW AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FROM THE POWER WINDOW REGULATORY ASSEMBLY. *TT UPDATED *EH

01588 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

CHANGE IN GAS CAP TETHER ATTACHMENT POINT. SERVICE VME. SIT BULLETIN 1414321. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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