1998 Cadillac Deville: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Lights · 93,259 miles · TX

I as driving on a farmed market road (f.m.) approx. 55 MPH. And the right headlight lens flew off the car. Luckily there wasn't any other cars behind me, and there wasn't any damage to my car and/or anyone elses vehicle. After I returned home, I checked the driver's side lens to discover it was loose as well.

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Lights · 100,520 miles · CA

Noticed that one passenger side headlight was out, but I still had the high beam. A few days later both were out. Went to auto parts store to have them put in new bulbs and they noticed the that plastic cover was missing and they said that caused the bulbs to short out. From reading other complaints I'm afraid I will have to pay hundreds for a new assembly when all I need is a plastic cover.

Filed Nov 14, 2010 · Lights · 20,000 miles · FL

Headlamp lenses cloud reducing nighttime visibility for driver and for other vehicles. Polycarbonate lenses discolor and turn yellow. Problem is pervasive across most makes and models. Replacement lenses are very costly. The problem did not exist when glass headlamps were used, and replacement was inexpensive.

Filed Mar 12, 2009 · Lights · 85,000 miles · CA

1.both front headlight lens/covers fell off. One recovered. Adhesive attaching cover to headlight was still on cover, hardened; no adhesive is on headlight assembly. No signs of stress to headlight or surrounding bodywork. 2. Driving in rain causes all four bulbs in headlight assembly to fail with resulting instantaneous loss on headlight (high and low beams) and turn and position lights. 3. Bulbs replaced, recovered cover epoxied to headlight assembly, headlight assembly with missing cover needs to be replaced. Parts, except failed bulbs,currently installed in out of service car.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Lights · 65,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 cadillac deville. The plastic lens of the exterior headlamps developed a yellowish tint over time, which reduces visibility while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that they would attempt to clean the lens. If that remedy fails, the contact will have to replace the exterior headlamps at the cost of $300 each. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 66,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · Lights · 133,000 miles · OH

Tl* - the contact has a 1998 cadillac deville with an odometer reading of 133000 miles and both headlight units are cloudy. The contact said that the visibility is very poor an there is no way to clean them to improve visibility. When making a left turn it becomes difficult to see. The contact took the car to the dealer (caramgo cadillac) and he was told that both head light units need to be replaced.

Filed Nov 20, 2006 · Lights · 88,610 miles · CA

Headlight lens falls off.

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 157,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's oil and antifreeze leaked causing the intake and outtake of the engine to rust, in turn causing the pipe to bust and the vehicle to overheat. The vehicle needed a new engine to fix this issue. Updated 12.8/2006 - 4.6 liter northstar engine. The l/f window was inoperative. The brakes pulsated. The ses light illuminated. The headlight was inoperative. The automatic transmission failed.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Lights · 68,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the headlight cover fell off without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the entire headlight needed to be replaced.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Lights · 30,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the headlight lens became faded and cloudy due to sun and weather conditions. As a result, there was less visibility while driving at night time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however no repairs were made. Updated 3/28/2006 -

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Lights · 67,982 miles · IL

I was driving on the highway when the plastic headlamp cover and seal flew off of my car onto moving traffic. I called the cadillac dearship in which they say I have to replace the whole entire headlamp which will cost $300. The headlamp had dry cracked glue around it where it seemed like the glue got old and started to crack.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 10,000 miles · IL

The ABS traction control was not working and the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. The vehicle has been in and out of this dealer repair shop for this problem since aug. 2002 and the intermittent problem with brake failures and extended braking distance keep recurring. *jb anntena stuck up. Power antenna assembly replaced. Oil level low and oil light is on. There was no reading on the dipstick. Had to add two quarts of oil after driving 1500 miles. Oil life indicator was reset. Piston, rod and oil rings replaced. Drivers side headlight cover fell off with bulb burnt out. Headlamp housing assembly replaced. Consumer went to start vehicle and it wouldn't start. Battery replaced. Catalytic converter rattling. Drivers side heated seat/switch inoperative. While giving gas hesitates; struggles up a hill. Spark plug wire replaced. Notification by postcard. Ordered parts. Drivers side window won't go up. Replaced left door window switch. Ses light on. Exhaust recirculation valve (egr) replaced. Transmission makes a grinding noise on fast acceleration. Dealer found the exhaust pipe at the rear of the converter shifting a cross brace when accelerating. Rearview mirror broke off base.