Cadillac STS headlights problems

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 90,000 miles · MT · crash

The car traction control failed and the vehicle had the service stability system come on. The ABS light was lit and the vehicle would not accelerate or turn easily. The vehicle went into the ditch. This vehicle had headlights prior to the incident with bulbs popping out inside and moisture. After the repairs were done by the body shop the new headlights have had that same problem. The airbags never came out, and there is a message displayed indicating they needed service. It was never addressed by the body shop. Also prior to the incident the steering had an issue causing pain to my shoulder. The diagnosis was wrong after the steering service light remained after a gear replacement and the same issue caused pain. Time passed and the shoulder got worse. There has been 2 wheel sensors with issues. The dealer never told me that there was a special warranty for the timing belt when I bought the car. I am also now having issues with the computer screen. I cannot change the time anymore.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 132,441 miles · IL

Was driving low beam lights went out smelled wires burning left side wire harness was melting I was on my way home on highway 51 north at around d 10:45 in the evening

Filed May 24, 2018 · Lights · PA

2007 cadillac sts. Consumer writes in regards to defective composite headlamps. *ld the consumer stated the headlamp assembly would fog up. There was two inches of water built up in the assembly due to condensation.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Lights · 155,000 miles · MI

Left headlight fills with water during a rainstorm or car wash. Headlamp is foggy with moisture reducing the light output and will cause a premature headlamp failure.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Lights · MI

My cadillac sts left front light seal leaks water into it and now the headlight won't come on. This was notice upon purchasing the vehicle and was told it was a manufactures problem. Now my head lamp only works on brights.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 53,007 miles · NJ

Passenger side headlamp failed after condensation build up in the headlight assembly. I have the hid headlamps and changed the bulbs checked all the fuses and relays but it still will not work consistently. I took it to the dealer and was told the assembly needed to be changed and it was not covered as because the car is out of warranty at 53000 miles. The cost is $1695 they said the light failed because the seal is bad and this allowed condensation to build up. I checked around and noticed that this is an ongoing problem for cadillac srx 2010 model year and new owners. Since the problem is so wide spread it seems more like an engineering defect that should be covered either by a recall or an extension in the warranty. Seems unfair to make the consumer have to pay for this.

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Lights · 85,000 miles · OR

The headlights have a major fogging issue which leads to impaired visibility both for the driver of the car and for other drivers on the road. This issue is being reported in sts and cts cadillac forums at least as far back as 2008. I believe this is a defect in either the design or manufacturing of these components.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 53,000 miles · VA

Dash lights fail to come up upon start - sporadic in march 2013, chronic in november to present back up sensors malfunctioning - january 2014 to present power windows go up and down - sporadic jan 2014 cd/radio volume exceptionally high and then re-adjusts itself headlights turn off when they should be on - 2 occurrences - february 2014 2 emission warning from onstar denied by dealer - jan - 03/2014 alarm coming through rear-view mirror assembly - very, very loud and persistent - february 2014 I reported several occurrences in 2013. Dealership said they could not duplicate reported chronic occurrences again in november, december and january and february - told could not diagnose complained to corporate who offered to have car diagnosed for 99.00; then charged assigned were 99.00 per symptom - great way to deter a customer told by corporate this past week that they did not say that and that the car was unfixable. Also told I was out of warranty and any charges were now on me. Can't fix something no one can/will acknowledge exists if consumer doesn't have the money to pursue the matter. Refusal to offer any other support from corporate. I have sent in 3 letters to corporate.

Filed Dec 28, 2013 · Lights · 42,000 miles · VA

I have had ongoing problem with this since I bought the car used last august 2012. The passenger side headlamp cover gets a lot of moisture inside. I was going to fix myself so I went to "cadillac forums" and searched problem. Amazed to find all models of cadillac and always on passenger side is the moisture problem. Started in 03 model year and last questioned on 08 model year (after that warranty problem so dealer would handle. This is to much to be a coincidence and a recall should be issued. Thank you in advance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 6, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 72,500 miles · FL · crash

My wife went to the local gas station and as she was pulling in she made a right hand turn past the pumps to park. She hit the brakes and the car sped up. She slammed them harder and it slightly slowed down but she hit 2 guard rails and then crashed into the cinderblock wall destroying the front bumper, both front fenders, headlights and the internal aluminum bumper was crushed as it was designed to do. The air bags did not go off but she was not hurt. She said the car sped up while the brakes were deployed. Also, after she hit the wall she tried to put the card in reverse but she had to put it in neutral to actually go in reverse. The car is at the mechanic being fixed at this time but I am concerned about this speeding up instead of stopping when the brakes are applied... This is not a good thing and the insurance company said it was up to me to find the cause. Someone from cadillac or the federal safety agency needs to come and look at this before the car is fixed.