2008 Cadillac Escalade Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I also had to have my transmission tore down and have the torque converter replaced and some other things in the transmission fixed. My gears would get stuck in 2nd gear and wouldn't change. I had to stop on the interstate and attempt to restart, but I couldn't get it out of 2nd. Sometimes when I would shift to manual it would not go back into d drive. My handles to open the door also broke off.”
NHTSA complaint #10607639, filed 2014-07, 123,000 miles“My truck normal driving and a few miles loose power meters go up and down looose power train conection this trucks on particular has electric problems ground problems I need to stop turn off the key and turn on again check engine light go on and you can see tons of videos on you tube very dangerous if you driving on a highway . I really concern about that and the dealers know the problem and doesn t make a massive recall on that I just report that if I had a accident I report on the NHTSA page.”
NHTSA complaint #11192102, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles“I was driving along at about 45 MPH and the RPM s revved up the car wouldn't shift into third .I had to pull over switch the car off and restart it after that it drove fine . Since then at times it shifts hard into first and second and it will get stuck in second sometimes . After I pull over and restart the car it stops . Also the stabilatrack light keeps coming on . I also have a problem with the left side running board not closing .”
NHTSA complaint #10745992, filed 2015-08, 98,000 miles“Truck goes into limp mode, reduced power, stuck in second gear, stabilitrak and engine lights. Took it to the Cadillac dealership and after 3100 dollars in repairs the truck is still doing it. If the high level techs can’t figure it out after 2000 in labor it’s should be a recall item.”
NHTSA complaint #11637896, filed 2025-01“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. When the vehicle was started, the navigation, radio, and time lights illuminated and flashed on and off. After the contact returned home and parked the vehicle, it rolled backwards, dragging part of the contact's clothing and the safety seat that was in her hand. The contact was able to pull herself and the safety seat away from the rolling vehicle before it crashed into a tree in front of the neighbor's house. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained bruises on her left leg and left arm. …”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 10% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 | 9 | 17% |
| 2023 | 21 | 15% |
| 2022 | 16 | 19% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 21% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 12 | 24% |
| 2016 | 17 | 19% |
| 2015 | 28 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 26% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 16% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 9% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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