2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Speedometer sticks and is not accurate. There is a policy set up to fix only those vehicles under 70000 miles. Why is my vehicle being excluded? I have 88,000 miles on my 2004 Cadillac Escalade Esv. The dealer, key Cadillac in edina minnesota will not cover the repair. A broken speedometer that has been proven to be a manufacturer defect is a safety issue. A recall of this problem is justified.”
NHTSA complaint #10240692, filed 2008-09, 88,000 miles“2004 Escalade Esv; speedometer at about 70,000 miles began to go haywire, sometimes sticking on 0mph other times on 140mph. After a few days of this it stopped working all together. I took the car into a dealership for an electrical issue and told them to please look at the speedometer because its not working. They refused to fix it saying it had more than 70,000 mi...that was 2008 and it hasn't worked since. I estimate my speed by the tachometer (not safe)...original broken part is still installed...I am the original owner of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10352547, filed 2010-08, 72,000 miles“Radio sound goes in and out. Also door chime does or doesn't work right along with it. It could be a short or the bcm from what I can see. Also sometimes the sunroof leaks”
NHTSA complaint #11012518, filed 2017-08, 125,000 miles“My complaint is with your assessment that I might get confused by informaition furnished by automakers regarding safety defects perhaps you are a little confused about your responsibilities. Your arrogance astounds me. It appears you are no better than the fda, a sorry bunch of drug company puppets”
NHTSA complaint #10088524, filed 2004-08“The needle on the speedometer of my 2004 Cadillac escalade will stick or slowly drop down to 0 while driving. It appears to only happen at night time while the lights are on.”
NHTSA complaint #10252483, filed 2008-12Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 3 | 21% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 11 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 33% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 2 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 2 | 12% |
| 2007 | 6 | 15% |
| 2005 | 5 | 36% |
| 2004 | 6 | 27% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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