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2004 Cadillac Escalade Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 69 total for the year
Median mileage
60miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 1% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60 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.

“While driving at 25 MPH driver heard an explosion. The power brakes stopped functioning, and vehicle veered to the right. Consumer stated piston rod went through the oil pan. Dealer was aware of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10050311, filed 2003-12, 60 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
2024510%
2023128%
2022910%
20211013%
2020214%
201611%
201511%
200912%
200821%
200773%
200615%
200525%
200411%
200345%
200243%
200057%
199938%

Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Electrical system
20 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

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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