2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,030 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Service stabilitrak that proceed into reduced engine power. Normally while steering the problem will drop up. I have gone twice into GM/Cadillac dealers and they incapable of fixing it.”
NHTSA complaint #11072121, filed 2018-02, 60 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade Esv. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 80 MPH independently. The contact was unable to stop the unintended acceleration and shut off the engine. The vehicle began to decrease in speed. The contact restarted the engine and moved from the roadway where he shut off and restarted the engine a second time. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where he was advised that the manufacturer was aware of the failure in older model vehicle but not the 2008 model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10340458, filed 2010-06, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227656Nov 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle HVAC system does not always respond to requests for changes in air delivery or…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV
12 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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