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2008 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (16%)
Chart based on 32 repairs.
2008 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| Cadillac in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jan 201027000 mi | Drivers side door handle broke off from the door leaving only one bolt holding it on. Chrome strip on the passenger side door was pulling away. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201473000 mi | car was bouncing when it went over bumps | ||
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Kansas, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016138000 miUS $1300 | Hard jerk at acceleration | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201672000 miUS $1600 | Driver's side headlight out. New high intensity bulb didn't fix. Dealer diagnosed bad ballast due to moisture leak from crack in assembly. Replaced entire headlight assembly. | ||
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Illinois, United States Dec 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017114000 miUS $260 | Replaced both Daytime Running Lights | ||
| May 2017116000 miUS $430 | Replaced plugs and plug wires to combat rough idle | ||
| Sep 2017123000 miUS $180 | Oil pressure sensor due to CEL. Helped with rough idle, but I still experienced the rough idle off and on after that fix. I never replaced the coil packs, but that would have been the next on the list of replacement parts to throw at it as no repair shop could ever diagnose the problem 100% and mostly I just drove the truck and let it sputter when it felt it needed to. | ||
| Jan 2018127000 miUS $1891 | Chrome wheels leaking air. Corrosion on inside of wheels inside tire not repairable Replaced front brake pads and front rotors | ||
| Mar 2018128000 miUS $350 | Replaced positive battery cable from firewall to starter | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 201241500 mi | Transmission mounts Door trim and badges faded clear coat peeling Oil pan leak Rear shock failure | ||
| May 201473700 miUS $75 | AC compressor seized | ||
| Nov 201478000 mi | Rear shock failure. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201260000 miUS $190 | Replace passenger side exterior door handle. Handle was hanging from one rivet, the other rivet had broken. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Connecticut, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 201397800 miUS $400 | Exhaust leak. Engine mount replacement. | ||
| Dec 2013104000 miUS $300 | front airbag sensor | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 201167000 mi | Burning smell coming from the front drivers tire. Found to be the caliper sticking, got so hot it cracked the brand new brake pad. Replaced brake pad and caliper. Problem resolved. Passenger front door handle broke. Almost coming off completely. 2 weeks later the drivers side rear door handle also broke. Replaced both door handles, problem resolved. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015129000 miUS $1600 | The wheel bearings rotors , and brakes | ||
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201062000 mi | Transmission slipping, leak | ||
| Dec 201173000 miUS $50 | Loose exterior door handle | ||
| Feb 2015106000 miUS $200 | Smog Sensor | ||
| May 2015108000 miUS $155 | repair left front tire pressure sensor | ||
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201660000 miUS $239 | defective battery | ||
| Dec 201766000 miUS $600 | Left front wheel making a grinding noise found wheel bearing was wore replaced | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201118000 mi | Lumbar support in drivers seat quit working. New part(s) fixed the issue. Rear exterior door handle came loose (plastic). Door handle replaced. | ||
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