2008 Cadillac Escalade Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 1% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 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.
“The vehicle totally shuts down while driving. All power, engine and electrical, is lost thereby creating a high risk of a collision and injury. Gm/Cadillac has been unable to diagnose this ongoing problem/ defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10224045, filed 2008-04, 9,500 miles“Consumer requests a stolen bag and over charge from airlines the tire pressure light illuminated. The dealer recalibrated the tire sensor monitors. Updated 11/15/10 updated 11/19/10 the consumer stated there was cloudy white smoke coming from the vehicle. It was determined the engine and gasket failed due to a pin hole that caused the oil to leak out. Updated 12/01/10 updated 02/08/11”
NHTSA complaint #10348792, filed 2010-08Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 12 | 8% |
| 2022 | 9 | 10% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 14% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade
74 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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