2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 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.
“Brakes completely went out while driving my children to school. Brake line rust busted the brake lines. This was out of no where and could have killed someone.”
NHTSA complaint #10629857, filed 2014-09, 95,000 miles“February 14, 2016 I was driving to work going about 50 miles per hour upon approaching 60 the vehicle begin to lose power so I steered over to the side of the highway and hit the onstar button to tell them that I was losing power and that would they run a diagnostic they stated that would. They stated also what they are going to check, braking system, engine, transmission etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850208, filed 2016-03“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade Esv. While driving approximately 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact drove onto the shoulder to avoid crashing into oncoming vehicles. During the incident, the brake light illuminated. The contact, who was an independent mechanic, inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear brake lines were corroded and no brake fluid was present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10762059, filed 2015-09, 230,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade Esv. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and began to coast. The contact lost steering ability, but was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. She was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the local dealer for inspection. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer stated that the gears in the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $3,200. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256451, filed 2009-01, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 11 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 4 | 29% |
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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