2008 Cadillac Escalade Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 1% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 automatic adjustable pedals reset and moved into there start position, which my wife cant reach. She could not reach the pedals and I taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow.”
NHTSA complaint #10256413, filed 2009-01, 6,500 miles“2008 Cadillac Escalade. Consumer states vehicle suddenly caught fire and burned while traveling the consumer stated on june 30, 2011, his wife picked the vehicle up from the dealer after having the windshield wiper fluid heater recall performed, a inoperative lock on one of the doors fixed and an evaluation of the dvd system that wasn't working properly. The dealer claimed the recall was fixed. However, within 24 hours the vehicle caught on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447589, filed 2012-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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