Tail Light Problems of Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 5 problems related to tail light (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the CTS.

1 Tail Light problem of the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/05/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact noticed that both tail lights were separated from the molding frame line. The dealer diagnosed that the tail lights clips were fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired twice by the previous owner for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

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2 Tail Light problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/20/2008

We have work on this type of cars before and it seems to be that there's a problem with the tail lights. I believe they were made to weak.

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3 Tail Light problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 11/03/2007

Not on my vehicle, but notice on other vehicles, particularly newer model Cadillac's, that the led taillights result in a strobing after-effect image when I am driving or riding in a car and one of these types of taillights comes into my field of vision. It is very uncomfortable as well as distracting as it briefly (2-3 seconds) interferes with my vision. I am aware of this happening to other people as well (both family members as well as other complaints found online). This does not occur for me with "regular" incandescent or halogen type bulbs. I do not have any eye conditions or visual problems other than wearing regular eyeglasses.

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4 Tail Light problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/03/2006

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. I have noticed this on the latest model Cadillac and Jaguar vehicles, to name two. The rate of strobing is high enough so that you don't see the flashing when looking directly at the taillight. However, as my eyes move to scan multiple lanes of highway traffic ahead, I can see the strobing in my peripheral vision and my first reaction to the sudden flash is that the brake lights have come on. It catches my attention and tricks my eyes to look back at that particular vehicle to confirm whether or not it is indeed braking. This is distracting. The newer led vehicle tail lights should be illuminated continuously (just like a good old fashion light bulb), not strobed on and off at a high rate.

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5 Tail Light problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/01/2004

The clear back lens of the 2003 Cts is full of condensation and water. Took it to the car dealer in new rochell . They drill pilot holes to allow for the water to drain, this did not resolve the problem. I still have plenty of condensation in the back clear white lens in the back trunk. What should I do.


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