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2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 4, 200404V045000 | Service brakes, hydraulicCONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V045000
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Owner complaints by component91
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 29 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 24 |
| Air bags | 11 | 12 |
| Power train | 9 | 10 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Steering | 6 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“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.”
- Unknown or other
“Unknown”
- Electrical system
“I don’t know all I stopped driving it because it is not shifting right and I can’t ark it for some reason . I have to leave it in reverse and then turn off and put rocks so it does not move.”
Other Cadillac Escalade ESV model years
- 20084 recalls17 complaints
- 20074 recalls39 complaints
- 20061 recall5 complaints
- 20051 recall14 complaints
- 20041 recall22 complaints
- 20031 recall12 complaints
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2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The most recent, 04V045000 (reported February 4, 2004), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 91 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
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