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2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 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 |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 14, 200505V055000 | Power train: manual transmission shift pattern indicatorTHE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V055000
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Owner complaints by component48
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 29 |
| Air bags | 10 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 17 |
| Power train | 7 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 13 |
| Engine | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 8 |
| Equipment | 4 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 6 |
| Suspension | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 4 |
| Visibility | 1 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2 |
6 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
- Air bags
“The check air bag light stays on and will not go off. The light stays on with the seatbelt on or off.”
- Service brakes
“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.”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while refueling, the gasoline was spilling out of the filler neck. No warning light was illuminated.”
Other Cadillac Escalade EXT model years
- 20095 recalls3 complaints
- 20084 recalls14 complaints
- 20075 recalls17 complaints
- 20051 recall5 complaints
- 20042 recalls12 complaints
- 20032 recalls16 complaints
- 20021 recall24 complaints
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2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The most recent, 05V055000 (reported February 14, 2005), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 48 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
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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