2008 Cadillac Escalade Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 5% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 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 front seat heaters failed. Prior to failure I noted a medium-strong burning smell, but couldn't identify the source. When I took the vehicle to the dealer they reported that the climate control seat module (ccsm) had melted due to too much current passing through it. They quoted me $1092.00 to replace the part, which might or might not solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10560866, filed 2014-01, 75,000 miles“Heated seat control module connection overheated and completely melted on drivers side and there was no indication that this had taken place nor have I ever received any type of warning from GM that this has happened to a great number of other customers having this same poor electrical issues that most ended up starting a fire. I was having my oil changed at the GM dealership, and asked them to check as to why my heated seats were no longer working. The passenger seat was partially melted, so it could have started a fire as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243169, filed 2019-08, 170,000 miles“Using remote start caused the heated seats to burn out. There was an odor of electrical burning. The control module under the passenger seat has visible signs of burning or burnt out. This is a very common problem and there should be a recall as this is clearly a fire hazard. Vehicle was stationary and remote start used.”
NHTSA complaint #11163626, filed 2018-12, 104,000 miles“The ground wire on the seat heater control box, (located under the passenger seat), becomes so hot that it melts the insulation on the wire and eventually burns loose from the plug connection. It is a known problem with this car but GM refuses to fix it unless the owner pays for it, (nearly $1,000). I have repaired this myself on 3 separate occasions but it is a design flaw and the problem keeps re-occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #10968452, filed 2017-03, 70,000 miles“First I would like to note that this is the second time this issue has occurred.that being said you can understand why a person would be frustrated when they dish out an estimated 700 dollars for repairs only to be facing the same issue no more than a year later.the problem is with GM's heated seat design. This is not an isolated issue; doing a quick search will bring several forum threads with users reporting the same issues.with the current status of GM in regards to failure to act on potential fire hazards, it's no surprise that they are turning a blind eye here. …”
NHTSA complaint #10653540, filed 2014-11, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade
74 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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