2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,558miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,558 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.
“The horn failed to sound when it was needed. This seems to occur when the horn is not used for some time. I had this exact problem on my 2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext, and I think a recall should be done to resolve this problem on all GM cars and trucks involved. I am tired of being scared when my horn does not work. After a year, GM should have had this problem resolved. I think NHTSA should now resolve it for them!”
NHTSA complaint #10144184, filed 2005-12, 8,363 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade Ext. The contact stated that the speedometer began malfunctioning intermittently and displayed that the contact was driving 80 MPH when traveling approximately 30 MPH. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure and initiated a voluntary safety improvement campaign. The contacts vehicle did not fall within the VIN range of the vehicles chosen for the voluntary repair and the contact would be responsible for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10392466, filed 2011-03, 68,700 miles“The contact stated the vehicle failed to start after being parked for one or two days. This problem occurred on four occasions. On one occasion, the dealership replaced the battery but this did not remedy the problem. The dealership could not duplicate the problem on all other occasions. The consumer stated the vehicle has been in the shop 17 times, since the vehicle was purchased. The cd player was inoperative. The heated seat was inoperative. The fuel tank and fog light was replaced updated 09/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10167487, filed 2006-09, 18,558 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10113703Jun 23, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10114470Apr 17, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
- 10112009Jan 21, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the…
- 10112428Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will…
- 10113502Aug 26, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
- 10112857Feb 13, 2013This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and…
- 10112737Jan 23, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10026744Jun 1, 2008Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. This concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. Over time, from repeated seat…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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