2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE has 8 complaints and 0 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with vehicle stability at higher speeds and transmission shifting problems. Several complaints also involve concerns about odometer rollback and emissions failure discovered post-purchase.
Common Issues- Death wobble at speed. The vehicle shakes violently when traveling 50 mph or above, especially after hitting small road cracks.
- Transmission shifting problems. Owners report the vehicle does not shift correctly and sometimes cannot be put into park, creating unsafe conditions.
- Odometer rollback and emissions failure. One owner discovered the odometer had been rolled back and the vehicle failed emissions testing before purchase.
- Brake light failure on trailers. A replacement flasher module from aftermarket sources caused the trailer brake lights to stop working, increasing crash risk.
- Unknown issues. Some complaints provide insufficient details to identify specific defects.
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE Summary
2004
Model Year
8
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
0
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
No recalls found.
Complaints
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2111462EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
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.
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2074364FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Unknown
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2074363UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2060185UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2060184ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2057944SUSPENSION
At speeds of 50 mph and above, my vehicle does the death wobble. Any time I hit a tiny crack in the road, going higher speeds. The person that sold he this car knew it did not pass emissions in September 2024 and I bought it in November 2024. A dealership checked car fax for me after I bought it. And this person rolled back the odometer also. I found this out after I purchased it.
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2057943SERVICE BRAKES
At speeds of 50 mph and above, my vehicle does the death wobble. Any time I hit a tiny crack in the road, going higher speeds. The person that sold he this car knew it did not pass emissions in September 2024 and I bought it in November 2024. A dealership checked car fax for me after I bought it. And this person rolled back the odometer also. I found this out after I purchased it.
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ID: 2057942STRUCTURE:BODY
At speeds of 50 mph and above, my vehicle does the death wobble. Any time I hit a tiny crack in the road, going higher speeds. The person that sold he this car knew it did not pass emissions in September 2024 and I bought it in November 2024. A dealership checked car fax for me after I bought it. And this person rolled back the odometer also. I found this out after I purchased it.