2008 Cadillac Escalade: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 107,000 miles · IN

Headlights continue to fail and go out due to lack of proper design. Constantly getting moisture inside of them.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Body, Engine · 105,000 miles · MO

Gm has manufactured defects/design failures into numerous parts in my 2008 cadillac escalade ext. The door handles all broke off apparently because they used weak plastic parts. The engine is stalling and won't start (possibly due to cam shaft sensor and deffective cam shaft or fuel control module they did a recall on and never fixed on my car)...apparently the oil sensor goes 1st and then the cam shaft and oil pressure issues come next...but this is caused by a defective cam shaft in the 1st place...very dangerous and bound to leave you stranded or cause an accident! As for steering, the power rack & pinion is designed to start leaking requiring a new $450+ part plus labor to put in as there is no way to stop the power steering leakage...finally, the head lights go out and gm could not have made it any harder to replace them nor more expensive- requiring front bumper removal and usually a result of their defective waterproofing of the light and ballast! (I put 1/19 below but these problems have developed over the last year of so right around the 100,000 mile marker)

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · Lights · TN

Seems to get moisture in head light and I have to keep replacing the bulbs.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · NY

Moisture getting into headlamp assembly causing ballast to short, and hid failure

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Lights · 109,000 miles · NY

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

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Lights, Visibility · 110,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Lights, Seats · NJ

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

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Lights · DC

2008 cadillac esclade. Consumer writes in regards to leaking head lights. *smd the consumer stated water entered the headlights on both sides.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Lights · 95,000 miles · NC

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!

Filed Dec 4, 2008 · Lights · PA

Extremely bright headlights on many newer vehicles cause a hazardous condition for oncoming vehicles. These lights are so bright that they temporarily blind the person on the oncoming lane. This is especially true in rainy conditions.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Lights · MI

Blue tinted driving/headlights on newer cars and replacement on older cars.