2008 Cadillac Escalade: check engine light

Filed Jan 23, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · TX

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 can’t figure it out after 2000 in labor it’s should be a recall item.

Filed Aug 5, 2021 · Engine, Suspension · 165,286 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, the "Service Traction Control" and "Service Stabili-trak" message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact was informed by the auction that the failure was due to the low air pressure on the driver’s side rear tire. The contact stated while exiting a parking lot, the steering wheel locked-up. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that no issues were found. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated once. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic who diagnosed that the oil sensor and oil pressure switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,286.

Filed Dec 3, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · FL · fire

The engine light came on, it was trembling for a month prior to the light. Then pepboys could not find problem. Reset electrical panel. A week later brake stabilizer light came on. Took to ocean cadillac in miami. The engine was smoking, knocking and about to go on fire. It lost pressure and I called insurance flatbed.. After fuel pump replaced and $1200 later.. Picked up and drove off. 15 minutes later engine vibrating & smoking as service dept closed. They gave me a loaner car, and said fuel pump blown out from engine malfuction.. Other owners, same model, told ,me a common problem that gm repairs for free since on recall. The delearship now says 4,000 bill to fix the root of the problem. This should be covered by gm who does not answer the phone. Two months going back and forth the delearship and no more money to give 4,000 to the engine which is on recall & responsibility of gm motors.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Engine · 177,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer red noland cadillac inc. (990 motor city dr, colorado springs, co 80905) where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The spark plugs were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was approximately 177,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Engine · 160,000 miles · NC

While driving down the road, the engine started making a tapping noise.I took it to a shop for eval and got no help bc they couldnt replicate the noise??! Went to a gmc dealer-same!!on way home ck engine light and traction control lights flashed 3 seconds. Went back to gmc- the noise was louder. They just told me I need a new engine!! This car has had so many repairs its awful!!

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · FL

My truck normal driving and a few miles loose power meters go up and down looose power train conection this trucks on particular has electric problems ground problems I need to stop turn off the key and turn on again check engine light go on and you can see tons of videos on you tube very dangerous if you driving on a highway . I really concern about that and the dealers know the problem and doesn"t make a massive recall on that I just report that if I had a accident I report on the federal safety agency page.

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · Engine · 180,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. While approaching an intersection, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated when attempting to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · AZ

When I turn on the A/C this smells like oil burning, and I have check engine light on as well. This is because oil is leaking in to the exhaust system. I read that this is a typical issue in these cars. I thought this is a particular car's defect, but I read that is very common issue in the 2008 escalades.