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2005 Cadillac

Escalade 2WD

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years
2005 Cadillac Escalade 2WD

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
221 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
130 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
5,752 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
43
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • AIR BAGS16%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES11%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • ENGINE8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 64 total.

Cadillac Escalade: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.