1997 Cadillac Deville: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 13, 2005 · Lights · 35,000 miles · MO

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

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Lights · 69,000 miles · IL

The headlight lens fell off. The adhesive that held the headlights became hard. Please describe details.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Lights · 87,315 miles · OK

While driving headlight lenses fell off on two separate occasions. Head light assembly was replaced.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Lights · 65,000 miles · MI

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

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Lights · OH

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.

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Lights · FL

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.

Filed May 21, 2002 · Lights · CA

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.

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Lights · OH

While driving headlight lens fell off. Took to dealer. Problem was not remedied. *ak

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Lights · OH

While driving glass lens on headlights on both sides fell off without any warning.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Lights · MI

Two front lenses that cover headlights fell out while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find the cause of the problem. *ak

Filed Jan 3, 2002 · Lights · NY

While traveling at highway speeds driver's side and passenger's side headlight lenses blewout. There are no headlights in the vehicle at this time. Dealer has been contacted. *akconsumer had both the lenses fixed. Per phone conversation with cadillac, cadillac agreed to pay 75% of cost. Consumer believes this to be a defect cadillac should investigate. Consumer is awaiting reimbursement. *jg(possible new address: sharon badgley 33248 sand dune lane, leesburg, fl 34788 352‑314‑2444)

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Lights · WI

Driver's side headlight cover fell off. Dealer replaced cover. Checked passenger's side and noticed it was loose. *ak consumer states that this could cause light failure or a fire.