general problems of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Three problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2006 Cadillac CTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the 2006 CTS.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2024

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. I am uploading photos of 1) repair invoice 2) new tail light box 3) old tail light (missing lens).

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2014

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac dts. The contact stated stated that the head lights would turn off with out any warnings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 59,000. Pm.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2006

Automatic light sensor does not sense daylight for 5 mins and 23 secs at the last timing. In a daylight drive of 12 miles, the car turned night-time lamps on and off 6 times. Dealer says it is working as designed. This has just started to happen the last 12 days. No light settings have been changed since they were set when I purchased the car. I was told by sholz Cadillac repair to wait for the lights to sense the change before driving. However, what do I do when entering and exiting a tunnel? when placed side by side with a GMC xuv with an automatic sensor, the GMC senses the difference in light in 3 seconds. This delay in my Cadillac is certainly a safety hazard.


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