Exterior Lighting Problems of Cadillac DTS

Cadillac DTS owners have reported 100 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Cadillac DTS

The Headlights problem

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the headlights were projecting too much heat and caused the plastic covers to burn and melt from the inside.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Driving at night on I-29 south and headlights went off intermittently but not simultaneously. Headlamps continued intermittent cut-out until reached destination (approx 3 hours later). As a safety issue for driving while dark, had both assemblies replaced at Cadillac dealer for approx $3,950. 00.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

I bought this car, and the steering wheel controls(audio/cruise control) have not worked, prior owner was advised to replace the bcm. Front driver's headlight intermittently goes on and off when driving.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the contact turned on the right turn signal which caused the light to burned out and burned the housing of the headlight. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

When I bought the car the owner told me the power steering was bad and that they would fix it. They replaced the power steering pump but it didn�t fix the issue. When I took the car to get inspected so I could get it titled, it failed the inspection due to a leak in the power steering high   Read details...




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