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2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Wheels Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
89,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,900 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.

“I had a badly corroded brake line rupnture and nearly wrecked. I took it to the dealership and after 2 days they say they won't fix it. They say they are not familiar with lines routed through the frame, or between frame and body. They recommend a full body removal and they refused. Faulty trans modules and peeling/leaking stock rims.”

NHTSA complaint #11063905, filed 2018-01, 173,000 miles

“My 2004 Cadillac Escalade Esv, the factory chrome wheels have rusted and peeled and interferes with safety sensors associated with tires. This has been a progressive problem since the first time the tires were rotated at 6 months. The manufacturer has refused to correct the ongoing problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10259747, filed 2009-02, 6,800 miles

“First occurance: 3/05 noticed tire pressure gauge light up in vehicle, went to gas station checked all tires and filled front passenger tire. One day later same tire pressure light on, went to tire shop to fix flat tire and was told that the rim had three hair line cracks in it , took rim to dealer and dealer would not replace. Second occurance: 7/05 same thing happens but to front driver side rim. The vehicle hasn't even been driven enough to get a flat tire let alone a rim with two hair line cracks in it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10127562, filed 2005-07

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202429%
202311%
202111%
2020418%
201713%
201617%
2004314%
200318%

Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology