CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Cadillac Escalade has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (74 reports).
2008 Cadillac Escalade recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Most common 2008 Cadillac Escalade problems
Problem areas named in the 136 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 74 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
What owners report
Truck goes into limp mode, reduced power, stuck in second gear, stabilitrak and engine lights. Took it to the Cadillac dealership and after 3100 dollars in repairs the truck is still doing it. If the high level techs canât figure it out after 2000 in labor itâs should be a recall item.
Oil pump car shuts off while idling
Tire size 285/45r22 got into freeway this morning and the outer sidewall just separated on the lr tire no warning, tires looked good 7/32 tread left even wear and tire pressure was correct. The other tires look good on the outside but so did the one that came apart the car has tpms and the tires were never run low or had any repairs. The outside tread block at the sidewall peeled off the tire
Well driving, fuel indications went out and car started to do rough idling with poorer fuel economy. Upon inspection, wiring harness by driveshaft on the driver side got caught in the driveshaft and destroyed wiring.
Side Impact air bags did not deployed on side impact. Available for inspection. Got hit from the side and air bags did not deployed. Driver did not received protection from the crash. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Vehicle was seen by the police at the crash site. The component has not been inspected. There were no warning signs or messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. Became aware of the air bag deployment failure after the side impact crash.
2008 Cadillac Escalade questions
Does the 2008 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac Escalade?
Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (74), Electrical System (23), Engine (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Cadillac Escalade has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.