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2005 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
2005 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Cadillac Escalade
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| Cadillac Escalade in Alberta, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201088040 miC $2000 | Maf Sensor failed. Map sensor failed | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Louisiana, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011113000 miUS $400 | replace broken speedometer | ||
| Mar 2011117000 miUS $400 | replace running light and wiper blades | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States - Oct 2006 | |||
| Oct 200632500 mi | Alternator (making whining noise)replaced under warranty | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Colorado, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2015229000 miUS $220 | Drivers side drive shaft seal replaced. Oil cooler line gaskets leaking and replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015229600 miUS $325 | Power steering pump whining, replaced pump. Also Auto Transmission service. | ||
| Nov 2016242600 miUS $300 | drive output shaft seal from transfer case leaked. | ||
| Aug 2017252000 miUS $400 | Lifter tap in engine becoming more frequent and loud. Only suggestions were engine rebuild, using engine oil additives to hopefully quiet the tapping. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201368000 miUS $458 | Headlights would come on at random times when parked in the garage. | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Georgia, United States Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017135000 miUS $600 | Water pump, thermostat and belts | ||
| Mar 2018195000 miUS $400 | [transmission] Cooler hose fittings leaking | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009102000 miUS $85 | Replaced oil pressure sending unit. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jan 2010US $785 | Oil line to oil cooler leaking, requiring replacement. Mechanic indicated that this is a common problem with the style of oil lines used by GM. | ||
| Mar 201057000 miUS $470 | Air bag sensor failed, requiring replacement. | ||
| Jun 201060000 miUS $660 | Air bag trigger failed. Rear rotor dust shields are rusting away. Repair would be VERY costly. Will live with it. I will NEVER buy another GM car. | ||
| Mar 201171000 miUS $176 | The passenger seat belt was stuck and could not be used. Had to be disassembled and reassembled to fix -- no parts costs, just labor. This is the second time that this problem has occurred. | ||
| Jun 201175000 miUS $1076 | The dust shields on the rear discs disintegrated due to rust. Damage to the rear discs and pads resulted. The axle had to be dis-assembled. new shields installed, new pads, rotors turned. The service manager said that it was common. | ||
| Oct 201177000 mi | The lights in the steering wheel-mounted controls are going out. I was told that the only solution was replacement of the steering wheel at $400+ dollars. No thanks - I'll live with it. Typical GM - problems with no solutions! | ||
| Nov 201291000 miUS $700 | The water pump failed. The maintenance lead told me that this is a common occurrence for GM V8s this old and with this many miles/ | ||
| Aug 201399000 mi | The lights in the steering wheel-mounted controls are going out. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201235740 miC $300 | The speakers were faulty on the front passenger's side. Trying to isolate if the problem is the speaker(s) or the dash board radio. Work in progress. The front window vent is NOT defrosting properly. Frost forms on the top 1/4 of the front window. Not sure if venting is at fault or the " blower" is not functioning efficiently. I can see why GM went bankrupt. This SUV is garbage!!! | ||
| Jun 201339060 miC $600 | it was always blowing hot air no matter what setting you had. Overall, i can see why GM went bankrupt. | ||
| Apr 201447220 miC $678 | leaking transmission repaired. last time i ever buy a cadillac. Piece of junk. | ||
| Mar 201886800 miC $1800 | all shocks replaced. Piece of crap. | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201289200 miUS $500 | had to replace both front wheel hubs to correct ABS/Traction Control errors. | ||
| Oct 201295800 miUS $2000 | It had been repaired 3 times prior to this about 1.5 years ago for the same issue. 3/4 sprag clutch burned out. This time we replaced the entire transmission with a rebuilt HD model. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201010000 mi | Vehicle often goes into stability control mode with loss of power for no reason, usually when you need the power like entering traffic. Only way around the problem is to press dash button to turn the stability system OFF, necessary EVERY trip. | ||
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