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2008 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (16%)

Chart based on 32 repairs.
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2008 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Cadillac Escalade

Engine not specified

Cadillac in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
Jan 2010

27000 mi
Drivers side door handle broke off from the door leaving only one bolt holding it on. Chrome strip on the passenger side door was pulling away.  
Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014

73000 mi
car was bouncing when it went over bumps 

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2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac Escalade in Kansas, United States
Oct 2015 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016

138000 mi

US $1300
Hard jerk at acceleration 
Cadillac Escalade in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
Jul 2016

72000 mi

US $1600
Driver's side headlight out. New high intensity bulb didn't fix. Dealer diagnosed bad ballast due to moisture leak from crack in assembly. Replaced entire headlight assembly. 

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2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac Escalade in Illinois, United States
Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
Mar 2017

114000 mi

US $260
Replaced both Daytime Running Lights 
May 2017

116000 mi

US $430
Replaced plugs and plug wires to combat rough idle 
Sep 2017

123000 mi

US $180
Oil pressure sensor due to CEL. Helped with rough idle, but I still experienced the rough idle off and on after that fix. I never replaced the coil packs, but that would have been the next on the list of replacement parts to throw at it as no repair shop could ever diagnose the problem 100% and mostly I just drove the truck and let it sputter when it felt it needed to. 
Jan 2018

127000 mi

US $1891
Chrome wheels leaking air. Corrosion on inside of wheels inside tire not repairable Replaced front brake pads and front rotors 
Mar 2018

128000 mi

US $350
Replaced positive battery cable from firewall to starter 
Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States
Jan 2012 - Nov 2014
Feb 2012

41500 mi
Transmission mounts Door trim and badges faded clear coat peeling Oil pan leak Rear shock failure 
May 2014

73700 mi

US $75
AC compressor seized 
Nov 2014

78000 mi
Rear shock failure. 
Cadillac Escalade in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

60000 mi

US $190
Replace passenger side exterior door handle. Handle was hanging from one rivet, the other rivet had broken. 
Cadillac Escalade in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2011 - Apr 2015
Jul 2013

97800 mi

US $400
Exhaust leak. Engine mount replacement. 
Dec 2013

104000 mi

US $300
front airbag sensor 
Cadillac Escalade in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2011
Jul 2011

67000 mi
Burning smell coming from the front drivers tire. Found to be the caliper sticking, got so hot it cracked the brand new brake pad. Replaced brake pad and caliper. Problem resolved. Passenger front door handle broke. Almost coming off completely. 2 weeks later the drivers side rear door handle also broke. Replaced both door handles, problem resolved. 
Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

129000 mi

US $1600
The wheel bearings rotors , and brakes 

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2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac Escalade in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Dec 2016
Dec 2010

62000 mi
Transmission slipping, leak 
Dec 2011

73000 mi

US $50
Loose exterior door handle 
Feb 2015

106000 mi

US $200
Smog Sensor 
May 2015

108000 mi

US $155
repair left front tire pressure sensor 

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2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Mar 2018
Mar 2016

60000 mi

US $239
defective battery 
Dec 2017

66000 mi

US $600
Left front wheel making a grinding noise found wheel bearing was wore replaced 
Cadillac Escalade in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
Aug 2011

18000 mi
Lumbar support in drivers seat quit working. New part(s) fixed the issue. Rear exterior door handle came loose (plastic). Door handle replaced. 

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