2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 64%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 64% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“My 2008 Cadillac Escalade Ext hit on drivers side wheel well and drivers side door, I have two curtain airbags on this side and they did not deploy. Both of my front wheels were detached due to the impact of a mid-size mini van at a rate of over 40 miles per hr. Just a cause for concern since the sensor was located in the area of the impact. Was informed by a local dealership that a similar make & model had both curtain airbags deploy due to owner simply running a 6inch curb.”
NHTSA complaint #10329814, filed 2010-05, 20,600 miles“Takata recall - have been contacting our dealership several times since receiving the recall notice requesting new airbags. The dealership has been responding that the recall is still not required, that the manufacturer was fighting the recall. We have even stated that we would like to pay for the replacements and get a reimbursement later. Have been told that the parts are not available. Are on a waiting list. Since we were just wanting our free replacements, we were not too concerned about the bankruptcy. Had it on our calendar follow up before 2018. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057500, filed 2017-12“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The infotainment display displayed a message indicating that the air bags were off, potentially compromising vehicle safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. …”
NHTSA complaint #11544534, filed 2023-09, 123,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, upon contacting the dealer, he was informed that the repair might cause the dashboard to crack. The contact was then informed that he would have to sign a waiver to ensure that the dealer would not be held responsible for any damages to the vehicle. The manufacturer was then notified of the issue and confirmed that the dealer would not be held responsible for any cracks or damages to the dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11445061, filed 2021-12“Tamara recall. Service airbag light is on. Dealer said they can not fix the recalled item because the manufacturer is not providing the replacement part. Help!”
NHTSA complaint #11000270, filed 2017-06Related recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: Cadillac Escalade EXT 2007–2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V052000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500…Covers: Cadillac Escalade EXT 2007–2009, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2009, GMC Yukon 2007–2009 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
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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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