Headlights Problems of Cadillac DTS - part 2

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact was driving 25 mph when the driver side headlight malfunctioned intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive at night. The contact was unclear as to what was causing the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 85,000.

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2006 Cadillac Dts left headlights flicker on and off, turn on manually to get them back on. Sometimes both of them. It's very dangerous because it happens without warning. Dealer says they cannot duplicate.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that both the driver and passenger side headlights were flickering abnormally and suddenly stopped functioning. The contact stated that the failure occurred when driving at any speed, intermittently. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the left headlight on the vehicle was not working. The dealer informed the contact that the replacement for the headlight would cost approximately $700. 00. The front passenger side headlight was previously replaced at his insurance companies expense. Cadillac was not notified. The headlight will be replaced at the owners expense. The failure mileage and current mileages were 50,000. The VIN was unknown.

The left headlamp assembly had to be replaced due to corrosion. Approximately a month later the right headlamp had to be replaced for the same reason. I have subsequently have learned that Cadillac put out a bulletin, document id #08014a, that addresses the problem with corrosion in the headlights. If the headlights failed out at night, in the rain, clearly it is a safety issue.

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Headlights flickers and then turns off. Random left and right side, took car to dealer while still under warranty 4 times, they said they couldn't find anything wrong . . . Bs 😡 !! I first noticed the problem at 28,000 mi & still the same at 50,000 mi . . . Waiting for a recall ?? come gm this car was not cheap !!!.

I purchased a used 2006 Cadillac Dts in October of '06. In the spring of 2009, the headlights on said vehicle began to flicker. I thought it was a bad headlamp. I took it to a mechanic and they could not duplicate the problem to determine why this was happening. I've been driving the vehicle for 8 - 9 months since this problem started and now one headlight or the other or sometimes both will go out. Took it back to the mechanic and it was determined after 4 hours of testing that the ballasts in the headlight unit are both bad causing the headlights to do this. Repair cost at a non-gm mechanic was $1700 - $2000. A gm certified mechanic verified the problem and repair cost will be $1403. 82. This is to replace the ballasts, headlamps and the labor costs. I feel this is a ridiculous cost for repair of headlights, but have ordered parts and hopefully will have my car repaired next week. This is very unsafe, as I can be driving down the road at night and have my headlights just shut off. The only way to get the headlights back on is to turn them off and back on, but even then it only works for a short period of time before repeating the same problem. In researching this, I have seen other internet posts from Cadillac owners experiencing similar issues with the headlights. I did complain to gm/Cadillac and they are offering to cover 25% of the repair costs. In the interim, I have been pulled over by police for having headlights not working and I have not even been aware that they had gone out while I've been driving.

Dash lighting is dimmed when ever headlights are on during daylight hours. Automatic system does not return panel light levels to daylight brightness. This makes the dash invisible in bright daylight. Condition exists until the sun is high in the sky. Dealer says this is a design issue! owners manual says that "parade dimming" capability in car electronic is intended to prevent this from happening. This is a major safety hazzard. I have taken the car to the dealer several times, they have no cure. I have called the customer assistance number. No one ever returns my call. E-mail are also unanswered.

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Headlights flicker and shut off everytime head light are turned on in automatic or manual modes. Headlights were replaced and problem continues. Ballast is the next step but is very expensive and difficult to do. This is a manufacturing / engineering critical problem. Gm should be responsible for this repair. You purchase a car and expect a critical item like your head lights to work properly everytime.

Low beam headlights flicker and/or go out while driving.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the right headlight failed intermittently; it would turn off and on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer while under warranty and the right headlight assembly was replaced but the failure continued. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000 and the current mileage was approximately 68,000.

Like many other caddy owners are having problems with the twilight sensors operation. Problem being the headlamps come on too early and go off too late resulting in a dimming of the interior dash illumination. This causes the driver not to be able to determine vehicle speed. . . Especially if its still bright enough out for sun glasses to be used. My 2007 Dts and others. . Read more...

Headlights flicker and go out. If you turn auto off and back on, the headlights come back on, but do not stay on. . Right side more often then left, but both flicker and turn off. This condition was there when the car was only a year old but wasn't very bad so didn't get it fixed under warrantee. Now the problem is a safety hazard, but cannot get any dealer to even look at the problem. There was a broad recall by gm covering many other models and years, but this one wasn't listed. If there is ever a loss in headlights at night resulting in an accident, gm may finally show some interest. This usually occurs when motion however not 100%. This started back in 2007 and has been intermittent since then. This has been discussed with dealers in wisconsin and florida to no satisfaction because the car is not on any recall list for this problem.

Headlights stop working on our sedan fleet. The high intensity headlights will just stop working. We have had this happen on eight of our cars so far. It is now starting to reoccur on the cars. Thee is a problem with the high intensity ballast assembly. We have two additional cars that have to go back to the dealer this morning, with a car at the dealer now for the same problem. The vehicles started failing at about 25,000 miles and it is a constant occurrence.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the head lamps powered off intermittently. The problem occurred numerous times. The dealer was contacted and the technician advised that the head lamps should be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.