Does the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV, the most recent reported on February 4, 2004 (Service brakes, hydraulic). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by power train (5).

How many 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls and problems

1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 04V045000 · reported February 4, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 68,875 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
The risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
The fix: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system6
Power train5
Air bags4
Wheels3
Service brakes2
Steering2
Equipment1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seats1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 24, 2021 · Service brakes · 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the ABS and traction stability warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing the shocks and struts replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The…

Jan 20, 2018 · Service brakes · 173,000 miles
I HAD A BADLY CORRODED BRAKE LINE RUPNTURE AND NEARLY WRECKED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER 2 DAYS THEY SAY THEY WON'T FIX IT. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH LINES ROUTED THROUGH THE FRAME, OR BETWEEN FRAME AND BODY. THEY RECOMMEND A FULL BODY REMOVAL AND THEY REFUSED. FAULTY TRANS MODULES AND…

Aug 3, 2017 · Electrical system · 125,000 miles
RADIO SOUND GOES IN AND OUT. ALSO DOOR CHIME DOES OR DOESN'T WORK RIGHT ALONG WITH IT. IT COULD BE A SHORT OR THE BCM FROM WHAT I CAN SEE. ALSO SOMETIMES THE SUNROOF LEAKS

Apr 25, 2016 · Air bags · 60,000 miles · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SWERVE AND CRASH INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. A POLICE…

Jun 2, 2015 · Air bags · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. WHILE DRIVING AT 58 MPH IN THE RAIN, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO TREE STUMPS AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES THAT…

Escalade ESV model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	1	12	1	0
2004	1	22	3	1
2005	1	14	0	1
2006	1	5	1	0
2007	4	39	1	2

Across all years, the 2023 Escalade ESV has the most complaints (91). All Cadillac Escalade ESV years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV, the most recent reported on February 4, 2004 (Service brakes, hydraulic). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by power train (5).
How many 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 24, 2021.