Major Problems with 2008 Cadillac Escalade Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Cadillac Escalade

2008 Cadillac Escalade POWER TRAIN Victims: 1 Mileage: 119000 miles

2008 Cadillac Escalade AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 80000 miles

2008 Cadillac Escalade EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Mileage: 6500 miles

Browse 2008 Cadillac Escalade complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac Escalade owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS after i left my girlfriend house i got on the interstate and started traveling to work. i was on interstate...	59 ~ 29380 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position which my wife cant reach. she could not reach	18 ~ 84965 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING extremely bright headlights on many newer vehicles cause a hazardous condition for oncoming vehicles. these lights are so bright that	8 ~ 54286 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without...	7 ~ 111714 miles
SEATS the front seat heaters failed. prior to failure i noted a medium-strong burning smell but couldn't identify the source. when...	5 ~ 66400 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance where...	5 ~ 102600 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer requests a stolen bag and over charge from airlines *tgw the tire pressure light illuminated. the dealer recalibrated the...	5 ~ 33400 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the clear coat on the window trim was...	4 ~ 58750 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL service engine trouble code causes engine power reduced to 10%. when the gm computer gets a c1214 trouble code the...	4 ~ 113000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving approximately 65 to 70 mph on normal road conditions there was...	3 ~ 51333 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING blue tinted driving/headlights on newer cars and replacement on older cars. *tr...	3 ~ 73000 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing within less...	2 ~ 135047 miles
WHEELS we have had to replace four wheels now need a fifth due to leaking air pressure. no help from cadillac.	2 ~ 75 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving 20 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was able...	2 ~ 4750 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade equipped with duraturn mozzo tires size: 295/35r24 (na). while driving 70 mph...	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS heated seat control module connection overheated and completely melted on drivers side and there was no indication that this had...	1 ~ 170000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the driver's and passenger side headlights failed to...	1 ~ 110000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the airbag is not functional the airbag light stays on. the side mirror is not folding with the remote folding...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade equipped with nexen roadian hp tires size: 285/45r22. while installing tires on...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2008 cadillac escalade. consumer states vehicle suddenly caught fire and burned while traveling *tgw the consumer stated on june 30...	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the second row seats did not lock in the...	1 ~ 38000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer requests a stolen bag and over charge from airlines *tgw the tire pressure light illuminated. the dealer recalibrated the...	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES consumer requests a stolen bag and over charge from airlines *tgw the tire pressure light illuminated. the dealer recalibrated the...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving 20 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was able...	1 ~ 9500 miles
EQUIPMENT the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position which my wife cant reach. she could not reach	1 ~ 6500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position which my wife cant reach. she could not reach	1 ~ 6500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position which my wife cant reach. she could not reach	1 ~ 6500 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position which my wife cant reach. she could not reach	1 ~ 6500 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT blue tinted driving/headlights on newer cars and replacement on older cars. *tr...	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle totally shuts down while driving. all power engine and electrical is lost thereby creating a high risk of	1 ~ 9500 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving in reverse at 5 mph the contact struck a pole. the...	1 ~ 300 miles

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