Instrument Panel Problems of Cadillac DTS

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving approximately 45 mph, the instrument panel indicators failed to illuminate. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Headlight failure began at approximately 90,000 miles. Initially, it started with the interior instrument panel light growing dim and then bright at any given time. Then, headlights started doing the same thing. Soon thereafter, the right headlight started going out on a regular basis. It would initially flicker, then go totally out. After a few months, the left headlight started doing it. Recently, about 18 months after the first incident, they both go out at the same time! during an 80 mile trip I make on a regular basis, at least twice a week, my headlights will go out between 8 and 20 times! I can get them back on by jiggling the on/off light switch. But, one or both will turn back off within a matter of a few minutes. I try to drive during daylight hours as much as possible, but this trip is usually just before dawn or after dusk. I have called the dealer where I purchased the car, and have been told they've not heard of this problem. I don't believe that. . . All they have to do is talk to other Cadillac owners, as I have; or look on the internet. This has to be a widespread problem! in checking with another dealer, they told me it was a ballast problem, and would be between $1400 and $1800 to repair. This is a $7000 car. For Cadillac to expect me to pay 20% plus of the car's value to have headlights that work, is way out of line. I purchased this car new at a cost of $44,000. I expect to have headlights that work!! this is a safety issue and Cadillac should be responsible for providing a fix!.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated there is an intermintent issue with the headlight and dashboard instrument panel. They go into the nighttime mode in the daytime and it is very hard to see the dashboard when driving. The contact stated that the dashboard instrument panel goes into night mode when starting the engine as well. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer for diagnostic and testing twenty times, in regards to the exterior lighting and electrical system. The dealer was able to duplicate headlight failure, however no repairs had been made to the vehicle at the time of the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 800. The approximate current mileage was 15000.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel and the global positioning system failed numerous times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.