The consumer experienced a problem with the headlight lenses. The lenses kept falling out of position. The owner stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH the lens fell out of position on to the road. The owner contacted the dealer, who suggested that the entire fixture be replaced. The dealer will not sell the lens by itself. *ak the right headlight lenses fell out. The weather was warm and or clear. *sc
1997 Cadillac Deville lights problems
32 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights20
- Headlights: concealment devices3
- Turn signal: switch2
- Tail lights2
- Turn signal: flasher unit1
- Headlights: switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Cadillac Deville lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Cadillac Deville lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Erratic turn signal operation
PE98005
What 1997 Cadillac Deville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The headlight lens fell off. The adhesive that held the headlights became hard. Please describe details.
While driving headlight lenses fell off on two separate occasions. Head light assembly was replaced.
The consumer noticed the head light had burned out, and water was inside the head light lens and it was loose and about to fall out. The consumer check the other head light lens and it too was loose and about to fall out. *ak the consumer replaced the head light and placed duct tape on the lenses to keep them from falling out, the dealer was aware of the problem. *ts
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the turn signal will not go on. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
The lens on the headlight lamps are losing the glue, causing the headlight lens to fall out of place. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they were not willing to do anything. *ak the consumer states that on the right headlight holding the 11 by 7 inch lens failed causing the lens to come off while driving at 60 MPH.
The headlight lens has clouded, reducing the light beam affecting night time driving. This is not a surface problem, because it cannot be cleared. The defect is a material problem caused by the sunlight. This problem has existed for about 8 months now making the lens appear opaque even in the day light. Cadillac refuses responsibility and says the vehicle is out of warranty.
While driving about 65 MPH on the open road a headlight lens came loose, and bounced off the passenger side windshield. We didn't know what it was until we stopped and examined the auto. There was a slight dent in the post between the windshield and the passenger side window. The left headlight lens ws examined and found to be loose. On the return trip the left headlight lens came off. Fi may have gone under the car as I recall a slight noise while driving. The parts man at the dealer made the comment that this usually doesn't happen to cadillacs and when it does they ususlly just drop off. The lenses are secured to the headlight with glue. Apparently this is common on other autos. The repair entailed repalcing both headlight at a total cost of about $610 problem. In my opinion this is poor engineerring.
While driving headlight lens fell off. Took to dealer. Problem was not remedied. *ak
While driving glass lens on headlights on both sides fell off without any warning.
Questions about the 1997 Cadillac Deville lights
Does the 1997 Cadillac Deville have lights problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the lights of the 1997 Cadillac Deville, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Cadillac Deville lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Cadillac Deville lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Cadillac Deville have the most lights problems?
The Cadillac Deville model years with the most lights complaints are 1998 (45 complaints), 1997 (32 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
Other 1997 Cadillac Deville problems
Brakes 62Engine 48Fuel system 40Electrical 28Steering 22Transmission 11Airbags 10Suspension 10Seats 8Body 5Visibility 5Acceleration 3Seat belts 3Tires 3Driver assistance 2Wheels 2
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