Cadillac CTS headlights problems

Filed Jun 28, 2025 · VA

I haven't had a problem with my car and my truck. But my main concern is the LED and laser headlights almost every new car and truck that comes equipped with them. Even the aftermarket replacement bulbs and light assemblies, they are way too bright at night. Blindly bright. I have to put my hand in front of my eyes and face to reduce the amount of glare. I feel like these headlights can be a safety hazard to drivers at night.

Filed Feb 25, 2024 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

Ever since I purchased this 2008 CTS vehicle, I have dumped thousands of dollars to repair the vehicle even after the "recall repairs". Problems persist and the car has become more dangerous than ever. The vehicle had inspected by the dealership a number of times the first 5 years of ownership the first 3, listed below, were the replaced recalls from dealership, the rest are known safety issues that gm denies to admit to faults and recalls. *Ignition starter replacement (still have starter failure issues after 2 repairs from gm) *washer fluid warmer removal (they just snipped the wires and removed the component but left hot wires exposed in vehicle) *motherboard ecm replacement recall(ecm is still faulty and has caused dozens of electrical issues. **************** battery drains over night. On my 6th battery (just bought new one 3 days ago) gauge cluster never recalibrated and is completely disabled. Don't know how fast im going how much gas or any other info related to. sunroof constantly leaking, flooding vehicle and destroying the electrical components which fried many relays including the door lock and power window components vehicle refuses to turn but cranks on fuel often will not allow a fill up ecm throwing irrelevant codes headlight failure due to seal defect that allows moisture into headlight casing frequent oil loss. 2018: vehicle engine failure whilst driving on freeway with zero warning nearly causing a fatal crash. Purchased new alternator (Shade tree auto in san Clemente) and had to pay 2000 for tow and alternator transmission failure and near miss collision into another vehicle on a steep incline road I have taken this vehicle to a multitude of repair shops and auto supply to get a diagnosis. Even the dealership didn't have any answers. Now I am out of a car. and money. These issues had been confirmed by Rorick Cadillac, Shade tree auto, oreily, s and s auto, auto zone.

Filed Mar 17, 2022 · Lights, Visibility · 123,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that water leaks into the vehicle from the sunroof causing mold to develop inside the vehicle which caused a respiratory illness to the owner. Also while driving approximately 20 mph the front headlights suddenly shut off causing a visibility problem to the driver who lost control of the vehicle to crashed into a curb. During the crash the driver sustained a neck injury. No medical attention was required. No police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Lights · 38,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving in the early morning, the headlights became inoperable. The contact checked the headlights and noticed both headlights were out. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the mechanic was informed that both headlights went out simultaneously. The headlight assembly was replaced. The manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe and could cause a possible accident. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Lights · 31,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving at night, he was informed that the driver's side headlight was not illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the headlight was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to heritage cadillac, inc. (303 w roosevelt rd, lombard, il 60148) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the seal on the headlights were improperly installed and that there was a cost to repair the headlights. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000.

Filed May 14, 2020 · Lights · OK

The head lamp has condensation and water built up in it causing the bulb to short out. The clear cover has become stained yellow rust color from the water.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · FL

Florida resident, but a spend summer in wyoming. I leave my 2 cars in my florida garage for the summer. Garage is not A/C so it gets hot. This year when I returned, I noticed my cadillac cue system was not responding when I touched the screen. The cue system controls almost all functions of the car. The cue system would be operational for a few seconds when the car is first started and then it would freeze or lock up. When this happened it would change various functions of the car. For example it would; 1) program current radio station on additional presets, 2) change preset driver settings such as seat, steering wheel and mirror locations, etc., 3) turn off automatic headlight functions, 4) turn off automatic door locking functions. Basically any function of the vehicle that can be changed as a user function thru the cue system, now is subject to be changed randomly while the car is being driven. Most of these functions that are randomly changed cannot be accessed except thru the cue system. Thus I no longer have control of my vehicle. Called dealer & made appt for service -- took car in on 10/17 -- dealer said they had to order new radio, had to match VIN# (not true) -- called 10/24 to see if they had part, they said not yet. -- went to dealer on 10/31, dealer said they did not know when they would get part, would call me. -- said I wasn't alone with this problem. -- dealer said would cost 1700 to fix problem -- as of 11/13 still have not heard anything. -- called cadillac support 11/12, they said they would get back with me. Found out via user forums that cadillac was aware of problem years ago, thousands of users have this problem. I was not informed of problem when I bought car; this is a safety issue and a fraud issue by cadillac. Over 660,000 cadillacs have this problem. No wonder they are having problems getting parts.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Lights · 30,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. The contact stated that there was moisture in the headlight assemblies. The vehicle was taken to cadillac of naperville (630‑219‑0417, located at 1507 w ogden ave, naperville, il 60540) where it was determined that there was no recall. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Lights · 68,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 65,300 miles · VA

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.