2005 Cadillac Escalade Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,553miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,553 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.
“My service airbag came on out of the blue as I was driving, than earlier this year my airride control went out air compressor and shocks , in feb my rear bolts on the drive shaft were loose leaking fluid , my rear seat belt is malfunctioning for my son 8 years get stuck, my air conditioning is hot on one side and cold on the other Cadillac changed out a module three months later. It still does the same thing but I won't take it back because that's when all the other stuff starting happening rear bolts lose lost massive fluid then the air ride went out air compressor and shocks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482369, filed 2012-10, 151,000 miles“I have a 2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0l engine, with 88,000 miles on it. I had a ticking sound investigated by a local mechanic and he found 3 exhaust manifold bolts, two on one side and one on the other, had spontaneously broken. He indicated before he lifted the hood that was the problem because that was a common problem with the 6.0l engine . I checked with Cadillac owners group and edmunds car space and readily found several similar complaints with the 6.0l GM engine. This should never happen and could lead to an engine compartment fire and/or the leakage of exhaust gases into the same. …”
NHTSA complaint #10346773, filed 2010-08, 88,106 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 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…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10239101Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 12 | 8% |
| 2022 | 9 | 10% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 14% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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