2004 Cadillac Escalade Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,980miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 6% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,980 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.
“During routine repair work transmission lines, break lines and power steering lines had to be replaced because they were rotten or badly leaking. In addition, fuel pump, rear backing plates and power steering and transmission cooler needed to be replaced due to rot.”
NHTSA complaint #11091648, filed 2018-05, 96,959 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed the wheel assembly and barring need to be replaced. No repairs had been made to the vehicle and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10605839, filed 2014-06, 150,000 miles“The contact stated while making turns at various speeds, the steering wheel made a clunking noise. The dealership determined the intermediate steering shaft has excessive wear and filled it with grease.”
NHTSA complaint #10159735, filed 2006-06, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 8% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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