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1GYFK63818R••••••2008 Cadillac ESCALADE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2008 Cadillac ESCALADE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
125on the model
40builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 3Seats 2Exterior Lighting 2Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireNov 2014
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…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2019
We are concerned about a safety issue with a cracked dashboard and deployment of the takata airbags. On january 8, 2019, two, long, wide cracks appeared in the passenger dashboard from the windshield vent toward the glove compartment. They were about 6' long. Beneath the cracks…
Air BagsMay 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
SuspensionApr 2016
The contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing within less than thirty days of owning the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop concerning the electronic struts and the contact was unable to get a definite…
Exterior LightingJun 2008
Lighting we own two escalades from 2008 and have the same exact problem in both cars. Condensation in the headlights and burn them out we were quoted $1,000 for each headlight to fix min!!! Heated seats are out in both trucks rims are pitted and pealing. Have had a problem with…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GYFK63818R125941 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.