2005 Cadillac Escalade Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 19%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,932miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade, 19% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,932 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving at 35 MPH car pulled out in front of me slammed on brakes car stopped dash board lit up with various warning lights. As I took off I went two blocks put on brakes had no brakes.the front brake line was totally corroded through and all brake fluid had drained out.after checking line found out entire front brake line from left wheel to right wheel is corroded .Cadillac is claiming to many miles will not stand behind it.the cars original battery has outlasted brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10547901, filed 2013-10, 132,000 miles“The emergency/parking brake release mechanism has broken today. This is the second time this mechanism has failed. It was replaced with a GM oem purchased from the dealer on 8-13-2011. This vehicle has 68932 miles on it and we are the original owners. There is obviously a design failure in this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10523687, filed 2013-07, 68,932 miles“The emergency brake friction linings became separated from their metal shoe which resulted in complete failure of the emergency brake. Additionally, this ruined the rotor and brake pads of the rear brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10438896, filed 2011-12, 45,000 miles“At home in the driveway, started the engine and put my foot on the brake. The pedal went all the way to the floor and a brake failure warning light came on in the vehicle. Under the vehicle there was a large pool of brake fluid and a leak from one of the brake pipes under the drivers side of the vehicle. On closer inspection it was found that the brake line had rusted badly over a section length of around one foot in length, and completely rusted through, suddenly given way - luckily while the vehicle was at a standstill. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542533, filed 2013-09, 55,500 miles“Brake/abs system locked up on me and I couldn’t stop. I accidentally hit someone from behind and was proven to be an accident. My traction light my abs light and my brake light all came on at the same time right before I wrecked. The suv swerves over to the other lane randomly while on the interstate and does stop on time. Every time I fuel up gas leaks out from somewhere and its pumps gas really slow and takes so long”
NHTSA complaint #11716518, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 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…
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 2005 Cadillac Escalade
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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