Headlights problems of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Three problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2012 Cadillac CTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the 2012 CTS.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2019

While driving heard clanking under the car for about 2 blocks then stoped. Took it to the dealer and found out 2 bolts had backed out of the drive shaft and one had sheared. Had the exact same problem with a 2011 Cts. I had purchased a warranty when I bought the car in 2018, car was repaired. I did notify Cadillac. Right front headlight has moisture. Understand Cadillac used inferior seals previously. Will need to replace. Light cost approximately $250. 00.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2019

Both headlights on the vehicle have had to be replaced very recently (spring/summer) following a cold and harsh winter. We believe that the problem identified with the srx models extends to the Cts and perhaps other Cadillac models given the number on the street with a single headlight; however, Cadillac has denied our claim. The cost of repair of both headlights exceeded $600.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2014

My station wagon is a 2012 that I bought new in Aug 2013. In about a year I noticed condensation on the inside of the sealed led headlight assembly.


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