general problems of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade - part 2

73 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade based on all problems reported for the 2008 Escalade.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 ( air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted camargo Cadillac at 877- 558-6539 where they informed the contact that the parts was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. Th VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ak.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2016

Takata recall. I received a recall notice from gm in July of 2016. Since July 2016 I have made 5 phone calls to Cadillac and 6 calls to local dealer about this recall. Always respond with no parts yet. 3 years and no parts. I am driving this car under great stress not knowing when it will explode. I cannot sell this car. What am I to do?.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

2008 Cadillac Escalade. Consumer writes in regard to takata airbag recall notice #49151. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the airbag recall.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000(air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Kh.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Murphy Cadillac inc. (174 e hibiscus blvd, melbourne, FL) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm part availability due to the pending petition filed with NHTSA. The contact was provided with case number: 8-4063593213 and was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Hanlees davis Chevrolet (4989 chiles rd, davis, CA 95618) was contacted and made aware of the issue. The dealer confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 cadilac Escalade. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The Cadillac dealer located in murphy Cadillac inc. , (321) 345-9664 174 e hibiscus blvd, melbourne, FL 32901 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue annnnd were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jw.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with dublin Cadillac (4200 john monego CT #101, dublin, CA 94568) who stated that they would attempt to repair the vehicle at the contact's expense and the recall repair parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000(air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. David taylor Cadillac located 10422 southwest freeway, bldg b, houston TX was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Kh.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Massey Cadillac north orlando (located at 4241 n john young pkwy, orlando, FL) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

We have been notified many times over the past 5=6 years that the air bags were defective. After many calls with the same answer we don't know what to do. We are told there is a problem but no remedy. We recently tried to sell the car but since it had the air bag problem, the value was greatly impacted. It feels like we are driving a ticking time bomb and no one at Cadillac or GMC cares about this problem.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (englewood cliffs Cadillac, 374 sylvan Ave, englewood cliffs, NJ 07632) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Been told for 5 years they can not fix the faulty airbags.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact called autonation Cadillac west palm beach at 561-291-8073 (located at 2101 45th st, west palm beach, FL 33407) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called britain Chevrolet Cadillac at (903) 274-4401 (4495 I-30 frontage rd, greenville, TX 75402) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the remedy and the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade ext. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (autonation Cadillac west palm beach located at 2101 45th st, west palm beach, FL 33407; (561) 291-6025) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (claude nolan Cadillac, 4700 southside blvd, jacksonville, FL 32216) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-458-8006, but there was no response. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number:16v383000 (air bags) but the remedy was not available to be performed. The dealer (lindsay Cadillac of alexandria 1525 kenwood Ave, alexandria, va 22302 (703) 935-4445) was contacted which confirmed the recall remedy was not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but no further assistance was taken. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ck.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl- takata recall- the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 16v383000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called Cadillac of naperville at (630) 355-2700 located on 1507 ogden Ave, naperville, IL 60540 where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (VIN tool confirms parts not available). Lt.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl- takata recall- the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 16v383000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called johnson motors at (877) 816-0659 located at 1891 blinker pkwy, dubois, PA 15801 where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect). Lt.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) however, the recall part was unavailable. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (kent county motors, 2181 s dupont hwy, dover, DE 19901) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (capitol Cadillac, 6500 capitol dr, greenbelt, MD 20770) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade ext. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. David taylor Cadillac in houston, texas 77074 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

My air bags have been recalled and no replacement for over 4 years!!!.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) the contact called the moore Cadillac dealer, located 9177 w broad st, richmond, va 23294 and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade esv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (airbags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealership (Cadillac of beverly hills located at 8767 wilshire blvd, beverly hills, CA, 90211 phone number: 424-477-2451) who stated that the parts for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced any failure. Gl.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2016

:takata recall"received notification in 2016 and manufacturer has not repaired.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall: sewell Cadillac dallas has not attempted to perform the replacement of the takata air bags on this vehicle. They will not give me any information as to when they may replace them. I was notified about this recall back in 4-2016.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2014

Takata recall 5 years waiting for replacement of recall parts. No date set to replace.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, she unexpectedly crashed into a snow mound. The air bags deployed although there was no significant impact to the vehicle. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was driven from the scene without any damages. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.



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