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Used 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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3.88 out of 5 stars

Very reliable mechanically. Electronics...not so much. Gets very expensive!

carguy2021, 07/25/2012
2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful

I had it from about 90k miles to 140k miles. You can't beat the interior comfort and ride quality. The engine performed flawlessly, as did the transmission. There was always a "growling" noise coming from somewhere in the transfer case. It was very annoying, but I never did anything about it other than change the differential fluids and trans/transfer case fluids. This did not make the noise go away. From time to time the "service ride control" message would appear...and then go away. The "service tire pressure monitor" message came on from time to time as well. I had to replace an abs wheel speed sensor at about 115k. Rear susp leveler compressor went bad. Front Heated seats broke.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Truck on Market

Bizzy, 12/19/2005
2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

My Platinum Escalade ESV is the best truck on the market. It handles superbly, and for a big truck it has a lot of get up and go. I love to put it on the highway and go from Maryland to Miami or beyond. For long distances driving there is nothing better. The gas mileage isn't great, but it's well worth it. I will definitely trade it in for another one just like it in a year or two.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

ESCALADE ESV

VICKY, 07/24/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

We just drove from Thomasville,Ga to Long Beach,CA and back. We were officials at the Olympic Swim Trials. We had to take a lot of stuff as we made several stops on the way and back. The gas millage was acceptable. We have the navigation sytem, satellite radio, DVD and TV. It was like riding in a 5 star hotel by day. We love it.

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5 out of 5 stars

fun, fun, fun

baru, 02/07/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

RAIN, WIND, DEAD OF NIGHT..ETC. IF THE US POSTAL SVC HAD A TRUCK LIKE THIS THEIR SLOGAN WOULD BE THE MOST BELIEVABLE STATEMENT EVER MADE.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I ever had

Vern Jordan, 02/21/2018
updated 08/31/2020
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought it used about 3 yrs ago and I had to get repairs done but that's expected, it's 15 yrs old. I am quite happy with this car. Very durable A year later after original review,still very happy with the car. It's dependable. Just replaced fuel pump, pricey $800 range (8/23/19) but motor & transmission holding up very well. We do the necessary maintenance. Still very happy with the car 8/29/20 Still happy with car. Engine and transmission still run strong.

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