2008 Cadillac Escalade Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“Purchased 4 brand new lexani thirty tires with wheels, and less that 200 miles the entire front of my tire blew out driving down the highway. Waited 3 weeks for new tire to come, and less than a week the new tire and also another tire has chunks coming off of them.”
NHTSA complaint #11361446, filed 2020-09, 130,000 miles“Tire size 285/45r22 got into freeway this morning and the outer sidewall just separated on the lr tire no warning, tires looked good 7/32 tread left even wear and tire pressure was correct. The other tires look good on the outside but so did the one that came apart the car has tpms and the tires were never run low or had any repairs. The outside tread block at the sidewall peeled off the tire”
NHTSA complaint #11511752, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade equipped with nexen roadian hp tires, size: 285/45r22. While installing tires on the vehicle and inflating them, the tire sidewalls exploded. The contact stated that the tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 0.”
NHTSA complaint #10904722, filed 2016-09, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade equipped with duraturn mozzo tires, size: 295/35r24 (na). While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and wobble. The contact noticed metal sticking out of one of the tires and that the tires expanded and flattened. The tires were taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tread separated from the tires. All four tires were changed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11230121, filed 2019-07, 112,000 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
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
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 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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