2004 Cadillac Escalade Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 28%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,445miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 28% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,445 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought this vehicle from a dealer and cannot get it inspected due to the issues with the ABS and steering sensors.replaced ABS module and am still having trouble with it. The dealer would not do anything to resolve any of these issues because I bought it as is and they refused to give me any kind of warranty and had me sign an affidavit stating so.when I left the dealership I had to fuel up and hit the brakes and could barely get it stopped.found a lot of bad brake lines and the ABS light came on”
NHTSA complaint #11218809, filed 2019-06, 186,000 miles“I was traveling at a low rate of speed in a residential area and my foot went to the floor as I applied the brakes. I kept pumping them and downshifted to come to a stop. Upon inspection, noticed brake fluid coming from passenger rear (above exhaust pipe). Seems that line is corroded. I've never had something like this happen before. I take care of my vehicles and for the price I paid, this is uncalled for.”
NHTSA complaint #10531618, filed 2013-07, 74,900 miles“A car traveling directly in front stopped suddenly when a traffic changed to yellow, traveling west on leesburg pike (va-286) near sterling va. Towing a trailer, I had to brake hard to avoid rear ending. The brakes initially worked normally, and I should have been able to stop safely. Then the pedal sunk to the firewall and warning lights & messages appeared. I sounded the horn and the car in front moved to give me space to complete the stop under manual braking, which is prone to skidding without modulation or traction control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489414, filed 2012-12, 89,500 miles“On 8/13/2014 while approaching a red light on us route 22 in monroeville, pa.; at about 30 MPH, my pedal went to the floor. I immediately shifted to low gear and applied the emergency brake. I was very lucky to not hit the vehicle in front of me, about 2 feet to spare. Pulled off road, opened hood, master cylinder low, puddle under driver's seat. As I was only 1/4 mile from my favorite mechanic and was on a level road, I put the 4 way flashers on, low gear, and proceeded at 5 MPH to the service center. Only brakes I had was emergency, nothing at all from pedal ?????? …”
NHTSA complaint #10637685, filed 2014-09, 44,177 miles“I own a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 35 MPH, I attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal abnormally sank into the floorboard. The brake warning lamp illuminated and I had to engage the emergency brake, and manual breaking in order to stop the vehicle. After a mechanic inspected the vehicle he noticed that brake fluid was leaking from under the engine compartment (front driver-side). The vehicle was taken to the shop. The technician diagnosed that due to corrosion, the brake line was fracture and needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 187,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577834, filed 2014-04, 187,500 milesRelated recalls
- 04V045000Feb 4, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2003–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2004, GMC Yukon 2003–2004 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 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…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 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…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 21% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 19 | 28% |
| 2003 | 20 | 25% |
| 2002 | 47 | 41% |
| 2000 | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 | 8 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade
20 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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