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Cadillac Escalade 2008 Safety Reports and Reviews



Cadillac Escalade 2008 Reviews



Cadillac Escalade 2008 Communications Back Up Alarm

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Communications Back Up Alarm Review #10206851

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2007.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM . tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving in reverse at 5 mph, the contact struck a pole. the parking assistance system (lights and chimes) was defective and did not work. he noticed the pole in the rear back-up camera, but did not know that the parking assistance system did not work at the time. the vehicle sustained damage to the rear bumper. general motors repaired the system and informed him that the damage was his responsibility. he is currently waiting for the part to arrive in order to repair the vehicle. the current mileage was 500 and failure mileage was 300. the consumer stated the defect has since been repaired but feels the manufacturer is at fault due to the faulty utility enhancement system and would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the vehicle, however the manufacturer stated the accident was the consumer's fault. updated 11/20/07 *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GYFK62808G. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in NEW LONDON, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 08, 2007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Cadillac Escalade 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Cadillac Escalade 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MJ SULLIVAN AUTOMOTIVE CORNER .

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10224045

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2008.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . the vehicle totally shuts down while driving. all power, engine and electrical, is lost thereby creating a high risk of a collision and injury. gm/cadillac has been unable to diagnose this ongoing problem/ defect. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63828R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in MORGANTOWN, WV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 23, 2008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Cadillac Escalade 2008 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Cadillac Escalade 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNIVERSITY MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3042964401 . DEALER'S CITY: MORGANTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 26505 .

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Exterior Lighting Headlights

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10239130

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2008.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . blue tinted driving/headlights on newer cars and replacement on older cars. *tr.Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in ESSEXVILLE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Exterior Lighting Review #10250734

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2008.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . extremely bright headlights on many newer vehicles cause a hazardous condition for oncoming vehicles. these lights are so bright that they temporarily blind the person on the oncoming lane. this is especially true in rainy conditions. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in MCMURRAY, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Latches/locks/linkages Review #10256413

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position, which my wife cant reach. she could not reach the pedals and i taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYEC63888R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Interior Lighting

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Interior Lighting Review #10256413

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position, which my wife cant reach. she could not reach the pedals and i taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYEC63888R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment Adaptive

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment Adaptive Review #10256413

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE . the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position, which my wife cant reach. she could not reach the pedals and i taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYEC63888R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System Review #10256413

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position, which my wife cant reach. she could not reach the pedals and i taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYEC63888R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment Review #10256413

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EQUIPMENT . the automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position, which my wife cant reach. she could not reach the pedals and i taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYEC63888R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10275662

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer. the contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. a week prior to the failure, the radio began to turn on and off. the current and failure mileages were 9,500..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63838R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator Review #10275662

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR . tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer. the contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. a week prior to the failure, the radio began to turn on and off. the current and failure mileages were 9,500..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63838R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electronic Stability Control

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electronic Stability Control Review #10279909

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . service engine trouble code causes engine power reduced to 10%. when the gm computer gets a c1214 trouble code, the factory program reduces engine power to 10%. this has happened to me several times on the interstate highway system. the vehicle will not let you go more than 30 miles per hour. this is a severe safety defect, who cares if the stability/traction control is inoperative, there is no reason to imperil the occupants with a vehicle that will not get out of its own way. i own and have owned many vehicles without stability/traction control and after 1,000,000 miles i have yet to end up side down! you need force gm to correct this line of computer code to allow reasonable performance. *tr.Mileage was 59000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63828R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in DOBBS FERRY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10281153

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. while driving approximately 65 to 70 mph on normal road conditions; there was an unintended forceful acceleration. the vehicle failed to slow down and the driver manually shifted gears into the "neutral" position. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel; suddenly, the vehicle resumed to normal operation. there were three separate occasions that the identical failures occurred without warning. an authorized dealer was unable to replicate the failures. the contact was aware of the safety risk involved. the vehicle is not being driven at this time. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. .Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63808R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in CONCORD, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Seats Mid/rear Assembly

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Seats Mid/rear Assembly Review #10328825

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 19, 2010.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY . tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the second row seats did not lock in the up position and when she drove, the seats would fall back. the vehicle was inspected at an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the seats were designed that way. the failure mileage was approximately 38,000. the current mileage was 39,085. updated 8/25/10 *cn updated 08/27/10.Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK66828R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in CRAWFORDVILLE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 2010. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNIVERSITY CADILLAC . DEALER'S CITY: TALLAHASSEE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10348792

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . consumer requests a stolen bag and over charge from airlines *tgw the tire pressure light illuminated. the dealer recalibrated the tire sensor monitors. updated 11/15/10 updated 11/19/10 the consumer stated there was cloudy white smoke coming from the vehicle. it was determined the engine and gasket failed due to a pin hole that caused the oil to leak out. updated 12/01/10 updated 02/08/11.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63868R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in BLOOMFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Cadillac Escalade 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: THOMAS HARTFORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 860-524-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: NEW NORTH MEADOWS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10348792

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . consumer requests a stolen bag and over charge from airlines *tgw the tire pressure light illuminated. the dealer recalibrated the tire sensor monitors. updated 11/15/10 updated 11/19/10 the consumer stated there was cloudy white smoke coming from the vehicle. it was determined the engine and gasket failed due to a pin hole that caused the oil to leak out. updated 12/01/10 updated 02/08/11.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63868R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in BLOOMFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Cadillac Escalade 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: THOMAS HARTFORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 860-524-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: NEW NORTH MEADOWS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Unknown Or Other

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10348792

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2009.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . consumer requests a stolen bag and over charge from airlines *tgw the tire pressure light illuminated. the dealer recalibrated the tire sensor monitors. updated 11/15/10 updated 11/19/10 the consumer stated there was cloudy white smoke coming from the vehicle. it was determined the engine and gasket failed due to a pin hole that caused the oil to leak out. updated 12/01/10 updated 02/08/11.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63868R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in BLOOMFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Cadillac Escalade 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: THOMAS HARTFORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 860-524-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: NEW NORTH MEADOWS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System Review #10374548

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2011.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2008 cadillac escalade. consumer states that the vehicle was leased and there were issues with the smell of burning plastic or burning wires and turned the car into the dealer. consumer received recall for heated washer fluid system. *kb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK638X8R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in WESTMINSTER, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: CHESAPEAKE CADILLAC . DEALER'S CITY: COCKEYSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 21030 .

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Power Train

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Power Train Review #10439732

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 29, 2011.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance where they detected the transmission dipstick tube fractured. the vehicle was also taken to an authorized dealer who stated the transmission dipstick tube and dipstick would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000. .Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63808R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in ASHVILLE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Air Bags

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Air Bags Review #10443662

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2011.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . after i left my girlfriend house i got on the interstate and started traveling to work. i was on interstate 59 south and 20 west for about 15 minutes. the conditions outside were cold and dry. i was traveling at 70 mph in far left lane on the road when i was approaching the avenue i exit my roof rail airbags deployed on me. when they deployed on me, the pressure from the airbags pushed against my head and through me against the center console in my escalade but it was a good thing i was wearing a seat belt because the seat belt caught me and kept me from getting thrown out my seat. also the seat belt caught me right under my neck causing a long scar under it. when the airbags deployed it also cause me to swerve left almost hitting the retainer wall that they have on the interstate and that's when onstar came on and ask me if i was alright and continued to talk to me until the police came and did the incident report. after the police did the report i called in at work and drove the suv home and took it to the dealership. the incident according to my clock happened around 4:30am if not a little earlier. *tr.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYEC63848R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in COTTONDALE, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System Review #10447589

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2008 cadillac escalade. consumer states vehicle suddenly caught fire and burned while traveling *tgw the consumer stated on june 30, 2011, his wife picked the vehicle up from the dealer after having the windshield wiper fluid heater recall performed, a inoperative lock on one of the doors fixed and an evaluation of the dvd system that wasn't working properly. the dealer claimed the recall was fixed. however, within 24 hours the vehicle caught on fire. the investigator was unable to determine the cause of the fire, because of the extensive fire damage within the dashboard and the lack of physical evidence. an electrical cause, could not be eliminated. *jb .Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK6678R1. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: MOOR CADILLAC . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Review #10447589

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . 2008 cadillac escalade. consumer states vehicle suddenly caught fire and burned while traveling *tgw the consumer stated on june 30, 2011, his wife picked the vehicle up from the dealer after having the windshield wiper fluid heater recall performed, a inoperative lock on one of the doors fixed and an evaluation of the dvd system that wasn't working properly. the dealer claimed the recall was fixed. however, within 24 hours the vehicle caught on fire. the investigator was unable to determine the cause of the fire, because of the extensive fire damage within the dashboard and the lack of physical evidence. an electrical cause, could not be eliminated. *jb .Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK6678R1. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: MOOR CADILLAC . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10447589

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . 2008 cadillac escalade. consumer states vehicle suddenly caught fire and burned while traveling *tgw the consumer stated on june 30, 2011, his wife picked the vehicle up from the dealer after having the windshield wiper fluid heater recall performed, a inoperative lock on one of the doors fixed and an evaluation of the dvd system that wasn't working properly. the dealer claimed the recall was fixed. however, within 24 hours the vehicle caught on fire. the investigator was unable to determine the cause of the fire, because of the extensive fire damage within the dashboard and the lack of physical evidence. an electrical cause, could not be eliminated. *jb .Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK6678R1. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: MOOR CADILLAC . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Structure Body

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Structure Body Review #10465579

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2012.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the clear coat on the window trim was flaking and peeling on both the front and rear driver sides. the door handle on the rear passenger side was fractured. the vehicle was taken to dealer and the dealer advised that the failure was common. the handle on the rear passenger door was replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was 80,000. the failure mileage was 75,000. updated 07/25/12 *bf.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in ODESSA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Engine

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Engine Review #10510283

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2013.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer advised that an unknown sensor and switch needed to be replaced. the dealer replaced both components but the repair did not remedy the stalling failure. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure but the manufacturer had yet to offer any assistance to the contact. the failure mileage was 137,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 137000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63898R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in RIDGEFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Structure Body

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Structure Body Review #10523239

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2012.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that she attempted to open the driver rear door and the handle fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the handle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK66888R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in GROVE HILL, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Air Bags

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Air Bags Review #10556226

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2013.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, she unexpectedly crashed into a snow mound. the air bags deployed although there was no significant impact to the vehicle. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was driven from the scene without any damages. a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63898R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in BUFFALO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Seats

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Seats Review #10560866

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2014.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEATS . the front seat heaters failed. prior to failure i noted a medium-strong burning smell, but couldn't identify the source. when i took the vehicle to the dealer they reported that the climate control seat module (ccsm) had melted due to too much current passing through it. they quoted me $1092.00 to replace the part, which might or might not solve the problem. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK66828R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System Review #10560866

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2014.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the front seat heaters failed. prior to failure i noted a medium-strong burning smell, but couldn't identify the source. when i took the vehicle to the dealer they reported that the climate control seat module (ccsm) had melted due to too much current passing through it. they quoted me $1092.00 to replace the part, which might or might not solve the problem. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK66828R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Unknown Or Other

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10607639

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2013.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . i also had to have my transmission tore down and have the torq converter replaced and some other things in the transmission fixed. my gears would get stuck in 2nd gear and wouldn't change. i had to stop on the interstate and attempt to restart, but i couldn't get it out of 2nd. sometimes when i would shift to manual it would not go back into "d" drive. my handles to open the door also broke off. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 123000 miles. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in SYLVA, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 63 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Exterior Lighting

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Exterior Lighting Review #10607641

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2013.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . i had a headlight that was out and not working due to condensation and moisture build up. i was going to get it fixed and was scheduled for a few days out to get it repaired. while i was trying (at night) the other one went out!! it was totally dark. i keep having to have it repaired bc the moisture keeps building up over and over. it poses a safety risk and is unreasonable to keep repairing at $1000 per encasing and $120 per bulb. its been repaired twice in 3 years!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in SYLVA, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Electrical System Review #10653540

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2014.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . first i would like to note that this is the second time this issue has occurred.that being said you can understand why a person would be frustrated when they dish out an estimated 700 dollars for repairs only to be facing the same issue no more than a year later.the problem is with gm's heated seat design. this is not an isolated issue; doing a quick search will bring several forum threads with users reporting the same issues.with the current status of gm in regards to failure to act on potential fire hazards, it's no surprise that they are turning a blind eye here. they are fully aware of the issue and will not take the time to find the root cause. several users have reported reoccurring issues even after the "fire hazard" has been fixed/replaced by the dealer at the owners expense. this issue happens when i use the auto start feature in cold whether.i live in minnesota and the temperatures get rather cold, it's really nice to use this feature whenever possible, however, when using the auto start in cold weather, several users as well as myself have reported that this is what is causing the melting wires due to resistance issues relating to the cold weather. the wires under the passenger seat get so hot that you can actually smell it burning as well as visually see the burn damage upon inspecting the control unit which is under the passenger seat. the scariest part of it all is that no fuse will trip during this hazardous process. the wire will simple melt to the point where it will no longer make a good contact and then "hopefully" quit working without causing additional damage. it's only a matter of time before a report comes in of a vehicle burning to the ground, hopefully no one will be hurt because of gm's failure to act "again". either way, if it does, i will be contacting the news and supplying them this submission as proof that a complaint was filed. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63818R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in WOODBURY, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Seats

Cadillac Escalade 2008 Seats Review #10653540

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2014.CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEATS . first i would like to note that this is the second time this issue has occurred.that being said you can understand why a person would be frustrated when they dish out an estimated 700 dollars for repairs only to be facing the same issue no more than a year later.the problem is with gm's heated seat design. this is not an isolated issue; doing a quick search will bring several forum threads with users reporting the same issues.with the current status of gm in regards to failure to act on potential fire hazards, it's no surprise that they are turning a blind eye here. they are fully aware of the issue and will not take the time to find the root cause. several users have reported reoccurring issues even after the "fire hazard" has been fixed/replaced by the dealer at the owners expense. this issue happens when i use the auto start feature in cold whether.i live in minnesota and the temperatures get rather cold, it's really nice to use this feature whenever possible, however, when using the auto start in cold weather, several users as well as myself have reported that this is what is causing the melting wires due to resistance issues relating to the cold weather. the wires under the passenger seat get so hot that you can actually smell it burning as well as visually see the burn damage upon inspecting the control unit which is under the passenger seat. the scariest part of it all is that no fuse will trip during this hazardous process. the wire will simple melt to the point where it will no longer make a good contact and then "hopefully" quit working without causing additional damage. it's only a matter of time before a report comes in of a vehicle burning to the ground, hopefully no one will be hurt because of gm's failure to act "again". either way, if it does, i will be contacting the news and supplying them this submission as proof that a complaint was filed. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GYFK63818R. Cadillac Escalade 2008 problem was reported in WOODBURY, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.


Cadillac Escalade 2008 Systems


Air Bags 2 Review(s)

Communications Back Up Alarm 1 Review(s)

Electrical System 5 Review(s)

Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator 1 Review(s)

Electronic Stability Control 1 Review(s)

Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)

Equipment 1 Review(s)

Equipment Adaptive 1 Review(s)

Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. 2 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting 2 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Headlights 1 Review(s)

Interior Lighting 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch 1 Review(s)

Power Train 1 Review(s)

Seats 2 Review(s)

Seats Mid/rear Assembly 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 2 Review(s)

Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 Review(s)

Unknown Or Other 2 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)



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