2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The hid headlights have been blinking together on and off for no reason. Started, stopped, moving, sitting in the driveway after shut off waiting for delay lighting to turn off. The loss is momentary. It is more critical on unlit highways and side streets. They blink on and off together. The dealer was unable to repair in a 4 month window. On dry roads, from a stop, starting out at 5-20 MPH active traction control turns on and the vehicle stalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478026, filed 2012-09, 85,000 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 recalls
- 05V055000Feb 14, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102…Covers: Cadillac Escalade ESV 2005, Chevrolet Tahoe 2005, GMC Yukon 2005 +7 more
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- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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- 10227241Nov 18, 2022This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 4 | 29% |
| 2024 | 4 | 18% |
| 2023 | 20 | 22% |
| 2022 | 13 | 22% |
| 2021 | 12 | 16% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 9 | 26% |
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 9 | 24% |
| 2016 | 5 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 2 | 14% |
| 2004 | 5 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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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