2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,111 miles

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problem #9

Oct 012019

Escalade 8-cyl

  • 107,000 miles
Headlights continue to fail and go out due to lack of proper design. Constantly getting moisture inside of them.

- Corydon, IN, USA

problem #8

Jan 262019

Escalade

  • miles
Seems to get moisture in head light and I have to keep replacing the bulbs.

- Lexington, TN, USA

problem #7

Mar 042019

Escalade

  • 125,000 miles
Instrument panel goes in & out. Can't tell how fast you're going, what gear you're in, whether you're in park reverse drive. Was told previous recall 08V441000 was issued 8/28/2008 addressed this issue. Don't feel safe driving. Dealer can't get new part to replace electrical problem. Instrument panel cluster will go out while you are driving along or parked.

- Grove Hill, AL, USA

problem #6

Mar 282019

Escalade

  • 100,000 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.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

Apr 022018

Escalade

  • 60,000 miles
Moisture getting into headlamp assembly causing ballast to short, and hid failure

- Commack, NY, USA

problem #4

Jun 012008

Escalade

  • miles
Lighting we own two Escalades from 2008 and have the same exact problem in both cars. Condensation in the headlights and burn them out we were quoted $1,000 for each headlight to fix min!!! heated seats are out in both trucks rims are pitted and pealing. Have had a problem with the rims weeks after rolling out of the showroom so disappointed

- River Vale, NJ, USA

problem #3

Mar 022015

Escalade

  • miles
2008 Cadillac esclade. Consumer writes in regards to leaking head lights. The consumer stated water entered the headlights on both sides.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #2

May 012013

Escalade

  • 95,000 miles
I had a headlight that was out and not working due to condensation and moisture build up. I was going to get it fixed and was scheduled for a few days out to get it repaired. While I was trying (at night) the other one went out!! it was totally dark. I keep having to have it repaired bc the moisture keeps building up over and over. It poses a safety risk and is unreasonable to keep repairing at $1000 per encasing and $120 per bulb. Its been repaired twice in 3 years!

- Sylva, NC, USA

problem #1

Nov 282008

Escalade

  • miles
Extremely bright headlights on many newer vehicles cause a hazardous condition for oncoming vehicles. These lights are so bright that they temporarily blind the person on the oncoming lane. This is especially true in rainy conditions.

- Mcmurray, PA, USA