Used 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Escalade ESV, so we've included reviews for other years of the Escalade ESV since its last redesign.
Didn't want it, got it anyway and love it
Shawn Irving, 05/03/2016
2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
It's a beast!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Seriously?
ford guy, 04/20/2010
2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my escalade since I had to trade in my 2003 avalanche since the rear end locked up and the front hubs were shot. So I bought another full sized Chevy SUV. At first I was very happy! The truck performs above and beyond! Looks hotter than any other truck out there. The bad. Had to replace the transfer case at 65,000 miles, tire sensor at 60k, a $350 shock at 72,000 miles while doing xcountry road trip, heated and cooled seats went up front, brake caliper seizes up! Cup holder doors wouldn't close, had to call Cadillac since it was on back order. Steering makes noise in front. Navi gets confused sometimes. No factory cross members! Seriously on a platinum edition
Platinum Edition Escalade ESV
compseccon, 11/17/2004
2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Minor ergonomic things; fuel cap tether is too short; navigation dvd is outdated by about 10 years (no update); voice recognition is sketchy (difficult to hear and does not recognize voice numbers clearly); easy exit does not move steering wheel upwards; rear bench seat has very little leg room; drivers side passenger is a little cramped if driver has seat back. Eight pax is not very comfortable, six adults is reality.
Excalade ESV
Charles, 06/10/2005
2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If there was anything I felt was better than my Cadillac Escalade ESV I'd have bought it. The only real problem I have with this truck is that, for the cost of this vehicle, I think its pretty cheap to not have a light in the ash tray and that your passanger has to use a flashlight to see into the glove box at night (there is no light there either). I buy a $70,000 truck and GM wants to save $35 on parts and labor!
Excellent overall package
Chas., 04/06/2004
2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Expensive but worth it. Feels safe as a vault, handles like a much smaller vehicle and has performance plus. Wonderful on long trips. Traded a 2002 Escalade AWD in for this one and the 2004 seems much improved. Seems to hold resale value well.
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