Headlights continue to fail and go out due to lack of proper design. Constantly getting moisture inside of them.
2008 Cadillac Escalade lights problems
13 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 107,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 107,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Cadillac Escalade lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Cadillac Escalade lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Cadillac Escalade owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Seems to get moisture in head light and I have to keep replacing the bulbs.
Instrument panel goes in & out. Can't tell how fast you're going, what gear you're in, whether you're in park reverse drive. Was told previous recall 08v441000 was issued 8/28/2008 addressed this issue. Don't feel safe driving. Dealer can't get new part to replace electrical problem. Instrument panel cluster will go out while you are driving along or parked.
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.
Moisture getting into headlamp assembly causing ballast to short, and hid failure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the driver side headlight blew out and the passenger side headlight assembly contained a lot of condensation in rainy conditions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. **tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger side headlights failed to operate due to condensation and moisture. The contact then stated that the moisture caused the bulbs and the ballast to fail. The contact contacted cadillac of norwood ((781) 762-5900, 700 boston providence hwy, norwood, ma 02062) where the contact stated that the dealer refused service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
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 the rims weeks after rolling out of the showroom so disappointed
2008 cadillac esclade. Consumer writes in regards to leaking head lights. *smd the consumer stated water entered the headlights on both sides.
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!
Questions about the 2008 Cadillac Escalade lights
Does the 2008 Cadillac Escalade have lights problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the lights of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Cadillac Escalade lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 107,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Cadillac Escalade lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2008 Cadillac Escalade problems
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