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2008 Cadillac Escalade Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Cadillac Escalade has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade

Airbags
92
Electrical
26
Other
8
Engine
8
Lights
8
Powertrain
7
Tires
4
Suspension
3
Speed Control
3
Structure
3
Seats
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 1, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK EN...
May 14, 2020ENGINEI STARTED MY VEHICLE ONE AFTERNOON TO A TAPPING SOUND DINING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I CHECKED MY OIL, ...
Nov 22, 2019ENGINEWHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TAPPING NOISE.I TOOK IT TO A SHOP FOR EVAL ...
Jun 23, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLE...
Apr 2, 2014ENGINESTARTED TO ACCELERATE AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS AND THEN THE ENGINE ...
Apr 26, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEH...
Jul 1, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCONSUMER REQUESTS A STOLEN BAG AND OVER CHARGE FROM AIRLINES *TGW THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINAT...
Apr 8, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER, ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL, IS LOST THEREBY CRE...

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