2004 Cadillac Escalade brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 19 complaints for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
When braking at 25 MPH brakes failed causing extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident. Consumer sustained injuries. Vehicle was towed.
During routine repair work transmission lines, break lines and power steering lines had to be replaced because they were rotten or badly leaking. In addition, fuel pump, rear backing plates and power steering and transmission cooler needed to be replaced due to rot.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade
- Electrical system 21 complaints