2008 CADILLAC XLR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CADILLAC XLR
The 2008 CADILLAC XLR has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR, potentially affecting up to 4,887 vehicles.
Recall 11E009000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 4,887 vehicles affected
Defect: TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY IN OUR GARAGE, THE GASOLINE VAPORS ARE WAY TOO STRONG! LITERALLY CAN KNOCK YOU OVER AS YOU OPEN THE DOOR BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND CLOSED-UP GARAGE. DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF IT'S RECENTLY BEEN FILLED WITH GASOLINE OR IF IT'S DEPLETED SOME. *TOOK OUR CAR TO THE LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER FOR THE WORST RAW GAS SMELL EVER WITHIN OUR GARAGE, WHERE WE PARK THIS 'NEW BLACK BEAUTY'. THEY'VE DONE ALL SORTS OF TESTS, BUT HAVE FOUND NO LEAKS, ETC. :-( THIS SEEMS LIKE A REALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN OUR ATTACHED GARAGE FILLS UP WITH GASOLINE VAPORS!!! (HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS!) **HOWEVER, THEY DID FIND A FRAYED AND BROKEN SHIFT CABLE! NONE AVAILABLE, AS ALL ARE BACK-ORDERED! TRYING TO LOCATE ONE SOMEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY! ANYWAY, AFTER REVIEWING ALL OF THE MANY COMPLAINTS AND PROBLEMS LISTED ON VARIOUS WEBSITES AND THE OTHER XLR FORUMS, AND DETERMINING THAT WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT ALONE IN THIS REALLY EXPENSIVE SHIFT CABLE FIX, WE BELIEVE THERE'S A DEFINITE MANUFACTURING PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THIS FAULTY PART!! HOW DO WE ALL GET GM TO PAY FOR THESE EXPENSIVE FAULTY PARTS?? SOME FOLKS HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIR SHIFT CABLES MORE THAN ONCE, SO THAT SHOULD TELL GM THAT THEY DESIGNED A FAULTY PIECE... WE ARE INFORMING THE GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG! THANKS AND WE'LL AWAIT ANY RESPONSE ABOUT THE GASOLINE SMELL, AND THE FAULTY SHIFT CABLES. ($500+ ALONE)
WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY IN OUR GARAGE, THE GASOLINE VAPORS ARE WAY TOO STRONG! LITERALLY CAN KNOCK YOU OVER AS YOU OPEN THE DOOR BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND CLOSED-UP GARAGE. DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF IT'S RECENTLY BEEN FILLED WITH GASOLINE OR IF IT'S DEPLETED SOME. *TOOK OUR CAR TO THE LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER FOR THE WORST RAW GAS SMELL EVER WITHIN OUR GARAGE, WHERE WE PARK THIS 'NEW BLACK BEAUTY'. THEY'VE DONE ALL SORTS OF TESTS, BUT HAVE FOUND NO LEAKS, ETC. :-( THIS SEEMS LIKE A REALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN OUR ATTACHED GARAGE FILLS UP WITH GASOLINE VAPORS!!! (HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS!) **HOWEVER, THEY DID FIND A FRAYED AND BROKEN SHIFT CABLE! NONE AVAILABLE, AS ALL ARE BACK-ORDERED! TRYING TO LOCATE ONE SOMEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY! ANYWAY, AFTER REVIEWING ALL OF THE MANY COMPLAINTS AND PROBLEMS LISTED ON VARIOUS WEBSITES AND THE OTHER XLR FORUMS, AND DETERMINING THAT WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT ALONE IN THIS REALLY EXPENSIVE SHIFT CABLE FIX, WE BELIEVE THERE'S A DEFINITE MANUFACTURING PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THIS FAULTY PART!! HOW DO WE ALL GET GM TO PAY FOR THESE EXPENSIVE FAULTY PARTS?? SOME FOLKS HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIR SHIFT CABLES MORE THAN ONCE, SO THAT SHOULD TELL GM THAT THEY DESIGNED A FAULTY PIECE... WE ARE INFORMING THE GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG! THANKS AND WE'LL AWAIT ANY RESPONSE ABOUT THE GASOLINE SMELL, AND THE FAULTY SHIFT CABLES. ($500+ ALONE)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC XLR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PORTION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
TRAVELING 65MPH ON A FREEWAY, MY CADILLAC XLR SUDDENLY WAS UNCONTROLLABLE; IT THEN STARTED TO SPIN; WAS HIT B A SEMI AND CONTINUED TO SPIN. I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FROM DAY ONE. THE MORNING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE READ OUT SAID WAIT FOR STABILITRAK. I KNOW THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO BECOME UNSTABLE. I HAVE SEEN MENTION OF THIS FOR THE XLR ON THE INTERNET. WHEN I GOT TO A GARAGE AND GOT OUT, THE CAR LOCKED ME OUT WITH THE KEY IN THE CAR SO I AM SURE OF AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. *TR
TRAVELING 65MPH ON A FREEWAY, MY CADILLAC XLR SUDDENLY WAS UNCONTROLLABLE; IT THEN STARTED TO SPIN; WAS HIT B A SEMI AND CONTINUED TO SPIN. I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FROM DAY ONE. THE MORNING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE READ OUT SAID WAIT FOR STABILITRAK. I KNOW THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO BECOME UNSTABLE. I HAVE SEEN MENTION OF THIS FOR THE XLR ON THE INTERNET. WHEN I GOT TO A GARAGE AND GOT OUT, THE CAR LOCKED ME OUT WITH THE KEY IN THE CAR SO I AM SURE OF AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CADILLAC XLR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15643 — SEATS
15643 ? Special Coverage. On these vehicles, the wire harness connector from the seat side airbag and buckle tensioner to the body has a design interference between the vertical adjust crossbar and the carpet. When the seat is moved forward or back, the connector may be dragged along the carpet,...
12-03-10-002A — WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides the technician the proper way to install and torque the wheel.
09-07-30-004F — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GM: SLIPS IN REVERSE OR THIRD, DELAYED REVERSE OR DRIVE ENGAGEMENT, DTC P0776, P2715, P2723, HARSH 2-3 SHIFTS (INSPECT 1-2-3-/ 3-5-R HOUSING AND PUMP SEAL RINGS). THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY A CRACKED 1-2-3-4/ 3-5-R CLUTCH HOUSING. *JS UPDATED 5/10/12. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2014 *JS
PIC5961 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PI0430B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0430A to update the model years.
PIC-5375 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GM: FUEL GAUGE MAY SHOW EMPTY WHEN THERE IS STILL FUEL IN THE VEHICLE OR VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHILE THE GUAGE SAYS IT STILL HAS SOME. THERE MAY BE A FAULT CODE PRESENT. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CADILLAC XLR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC XLR
- 2004 CADILLAC XLR — 45 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC XLR — 39 complaints
- 2006 CADILLAC XLR — 15 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC XLR — 2 complaints
- 2008 CADILLAC XLR (current)
- 2009 CADILLAC XLR — 1 complaint
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