2004 Cadillac Escalade Cadillac Escalade 2004

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2004 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Cadillac Escalade

Engine not specified

Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

167000 mi

US $600
A PART CONNECTING THE AXLE TO WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT AND MAKING A LARGE NOISE. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED 

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2004 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Cadillac Escalade in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017

218000 mi

US $200
Upper control arm bushings wore out Could not alignment Replaced bushings drivers side 
Jan 2018

221000 mi

US $180
Reduce power on display Troubleshooting found throttle position Sensor bad on engine bad replaced And also replaced pedal by wire Inside truck Disconnected battery and let it set And reset ecm for 10 minutes All codes cleared Truck reset and recycled the a/c system Per manual instructions from hot temperature to cold setting Everything works as a new truck With both sensors replaced 
Jul 2018

228000 mi

US $180
Airbag service light on display Troubleshooting found code BO103 Sensor on passenger side in front Of radiator is bad Ordered new sensor from gmpartsonline.net Had dealer install new passenger side Sensor fixed problem Airbag display cleared 
Cadillac Escalade in Illinois, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

189000 mi

US $190
Routine maintenance and repair oil leak around engine 
Cadillac Escalade in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Dec 2011

152000 mi

US $870
Airbag light 
Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States
Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Apr 2010

88000 mi
Vehicle would not start. This is primarily my wifes vehicle. I have been turning wrenchs for over 30 years. I isolated the problem to the ignition wire in the steering column. There is a metal plate that rubs on the yellow starter wires. 

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2004 Cadillac Escalade Repair Histories

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