Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2006 Cadillac CTS. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Tail Light problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems |
The driver-side tail light lens fell off. I don't know where, but it probably fell off while I was driving, and if so, could have caused an accident. Cadillac does not stock this tail light assembly anymore, so I had to order it online, and then have it installed by a local shop. Read details...
My back center brake light no longer works and since this was pointed out to me earlier this month, I have noticed at least four other Cts cars with the same issue. They range from my year ('06) to at least 2009. And when quoted a price ($600+!) I balked at having it replaced. Read details...
In case you are not already aware of this, the tail lights of some newer model passenger automobiles are visually distracting because the light emitting diode (led) array that is used for the tail lights is being strobed on and off, instead of being on continuously. Read details...