2005 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews

GM/Cadillac Could Care LESS!

Written by: CrappyCad on 02/14/2006

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

My 2005 Escalade has been in the shop 9 times within a 7 month period for various problems. Now Caddy says they won't fix the whistling noise in the engine, the continuous buzzing of the navigation system, the clunking of the transmission and the blurry, defective driver side mirror. I was told I have to live with it. I hope no GM/Cadillac customer will just "live with" poor quality. From one Caddy customer to all the others...they will NOT back their product. They have over 120 technical service bulletins for just the 2005 Escalade alone, while most vehicles have maybe 10-20 a year. Oh, and GM's customer service stinks! Yeah, I'm mad!

Favorite Features

It has lots of room and plenty of power. I also like the attractive exterior.

Suggested Improvements

Make the interior more luxurious than the Tahoe & Yukon. Back your warranty and improve customer service.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Now and Then

Written by: KENNETH DUNCAN on 02/03/2006

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Well the first Cadillac I owned was a 1979 Seville (new). It had some problems with the fuel margel (computer) under the hood, where it would stop sending fuel to the injectors. Then I bought a 1999 Cadillac Escalade (new) had very few problems except that OnStar kills the battery about every 18 months and that it is not very good on gasoline. Well this 2005 Escalade is very stylish, has lots of power, is comfortable, and not that bad on gas. Its gas mileage could be better, but it's not nearly as bad as the 1999 Escalade that I owned previously.

Favorite Features

The hands free telephone along and OnStar. I also like the satellite radio, memory seats, and the power.

Suggested Improvements

I like the hands free telephone but I would like to have a handset to be able to dial numbers including the pound sign and the star sign when needed.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Love It

Written by: Daniel on 01/25/2006

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I a 2005 Cadillac Escalade for my wife, but we both love to drive it. We went around looking at the competition but realized there wasn't any. On mine there is a small setback which Cadillac is trying to address, there is a small "whistling sound" which you hear when turning left or right at about 30 mph. Cadillac knows about it and so far they have replaced one part, but the noise continued. Now I have to take it back so they can replace the power steering which they claim should fix the problem. It really doesn't bother me at all unless you really pay attention. Overall they have really taken care of me at all times. I can't complain.

Favorite Features

I love the look, feel, style, and the response when you step on the gas!

Suggested Improvements

As long as they get my "whistling sound" taken care of, I don't really have any.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Escalade - Style!

Written by: Alex on 10/09/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This is the first SUV that I have ever owned and it will now be hard to go back to a normal car. My previous car was a Lexus IS300 which I loved as well. I haul around a lot of computer servers so upgrading to the Escalade made a lot of sense and it has not let me down. I have not had any major problems and the ride is smoother than expected. I would buy another Escalade in the future.

Favorite Features

I use the navigation system all the time and it typically works great. Some streets here in Vegas are not on the DVD because they are so new though. I love how this truck looks. I put a vogue grill on it and some different tail lights so it sticks out a bit. It's great for driving around 6 people comfortably.

Suggested Improvements

Some parts are cheaply made or could be put together better such as the air vents behind the front seats easily fall out of the roof area. Also the stock grill is cheap.

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Cadillac Escalade

Written by: Robert on 09/09/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Car is exceptional to drive and is very comfortable and roomy. It meets my needs and expectations in an SUV with the exceptiond of gas mileage (about 14-16 mpg). The electronics and automatic features are wonderful with the way the electronic sunroof closes automatically upon exiting the vehicle. The backup warning feature is also quite helpful. Since I did not get the navigational system, the rear camera feature is not avaiable. The exterior styling and engine size of the vehicle, puts it ahead of other comparable vehicles, in my view.

Favorite Features

Six CD changer and audio sound system, folding side mirrors, comfortable seats, and the many vehicles electronics.

Suggested Improvements

Rear exterior styling. Automatic rear hatch closing. Too much plastic (e.g., bumpers, side panels, etc.) although I understand that a primary motivation for this is to make the car lighter in weight for better gas mileage.

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Outstanding vehicle

Written by: Jack Moore on 07/20/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have been driving cars starting with models built in the teens, Model Ts, Model As, Plymonths 35s, Mercury 39, Chevy 50, Ford 56, and a number of other models. I purchased a Cadillac STS in 1999 and another in 2001. I purchased my present Escalade in 2004. It has been the best car that I have owned. I have never had a thing wrong with it and it drives super well. It handles easily and gives me supper strength and speed when I need it. It has gotten me out of tight plases with ease and comfort. Of course the pickup is incredible and there when I need it. The interior is attractive and quiet the air is great and a also quiet. I have owened autos for 70 years, this is the best!

Favorite Features

I like the anti-skid steering, back and front seat heating and cooling, the back up warning signal, smooth transmission and above all the wonderfuly comfortable ride!

Suggested Improvements

More compartments to store things in the front. Make the console door open from either side and able to lock. The seat control catches my clothes on the way out. Drivers seat able to move higher for short people-back pull down door hard for short people to pull down.

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Warranty Not Good

Written by: MadatCad on 07/19/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Lots of problems: Every startup the engine ticks, it has gotten better in the hot weather, but the problem is still there-did not experience says dealer. Lost all audio from rear warning system, OnStar, phone, cd, radio etc-intermittent at first then completely. After 4 attempts to fix, dealer and GM customer service says too bad something was spilled onto amplifier--(a 1/2 ounce of coffee did drip out of a cupholder as it was being removed in the dealers driveway for an appointment to fix this problem at that time 3 months old) they want $1,500 to fix the Bose amp. Power Steering squeels like a loose belt when turning. I was told it is a pressure relief valve..it is being fixed now, we'll see. I experience a loud transmission noise at about 1,700 rpm.

Favorite Features

Pearl white color, power, when it worked I liked the voice recognition phone, and stability / traction control.

Suggested Improvements

Much better build quality. If all the problems I've had (didn't list all) are what Cadillac builds, what a piece of junk for $60K...Customer satisfaction doesn't really seem to what they do, just what they say..no wonder the Lexus / Acura crowd laughs at my "Caddy" problems. Do you care GM? I do.

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great vehicle

Written by: Ben on 07/16/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The Escalade is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven and the navigation sytem got me through Canada. Great job Cadillac. I give a 10 to the Escalade over all.

Favorite Features

The navigation system.

Suggested Improvements

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Escalade exceeded my expectations

Written by: Bill Crowe on 06/16/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this luxury SUV after careful comparison with the competition. I'm a big guy and this vehicle has a lot of room. The ride is superb, the interior is whisper quiet, the 345 hp engine leaves nothing to be desired and on top of that, I get 19 mpg on the highway! The attractive interior is well laid out, the seats extremely comfortable, and the XM radio is something that quickly became indispensable. As a professional, my Escalade's bold styling makes the right statement to my clients: Success.

Favorite Features

I had no idea how much I would like the XM radio. My use of the integrated GPS navigation system has been limited, but when I did use it, it performed flawlessly. Did I mention the great gas mileage for a luxury AWD SUV? 19 mpg on the highway. So far, best vehicle I've ever had.

Suggested Improvements

The only improvements would be to cut the cost in half and double the fuel mileage. Just kidding. I do note that the console covers over the drink holders and ashtray are easily scratched, so I just leave them open.

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Escalade six months old.

Written by: rouch on 06/14/2005

Vehicle

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Wonderful to drive but gas milage is not good. Averaged 12.7 for 188 gals used. Best ever 15.7 on road trip. auto climate control not great, prefer the manual type in the Tahoe I drive.

Favorite Features

Good power, seats comfortable, folding mirrors great.

Suggested Improvements

Rear access hatch should be electric. Hard for my wife to close.

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