2004 Cadillac Escalade Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 7% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“Headlights and ballets been replaced 3times.. They comes on only when not driving then I start driving then all the lights start flickering. Seatbelt in rear was repaired twice but wont retract after unbuckleing.”
NHTSA complaint #11258241, filed 2019-09, 234,000 miles“The new model year 03 and 04 Cadillac Escalade suvs have too highly mounted and poorly designed and or mis adjusted headlights causing blinding glare to on coming drivers or drivers in front of these vehicles. The excessively glaring light caused eye pain to other drivers and temporary blindness. This is a serious safety problem that needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10051316, filed 2003-12, 1 miles“When this device is used to replace the Flasher Module (my had failed so I ordered this replacement from Amazon) I found that the brake light circuit to any trailer connected tot he vehicle would no longer work. Under further research on Amazon via reviews and other online sources, I found that all of the Chinese clone parts have this same failure mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #11674809, filed 2025-07“Dt: the consumer stated that the 2004 Cadillac Escalade was having an electrical problem. The speedometer failed along with the rpms, the levers were misreading the information. The lights were blinking on and off and became very dim and yellowish. The bright lights were very dim also. The instruments on steering wheel were getting very warm, and they were not suppose to, specifically stated the consumer. The navigation system was having problems reading information. The vehicle has been in the repair shop. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136307, filed 2005-09, 23,000 miles“Bad lease on 2004 Cadillac Escalade customer states that the car was damaged at purchase and was not told and wants a reimbursement**cc the consumer and his wife complained of the poorly designed leather seats. The seats were frayed. The cd p layer had to be replaced because it didn't recognize the discs. The consumer also complained about the paint peeling. The driver side door mirror light was inoperative. The dealer replaced the bulb. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of complaints).”
NHTSA complaint #10194290, filed 2007-06Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10137526Apr 27, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 7% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeats
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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