1997 Cadillac Deville exterior lighting problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Cadillac Deville — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 11, 2005
“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…”
filed Jul 3, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Deville | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Deville | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Deville | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 Deville | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 Deville | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 Deville | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 Deville | 43 | 18% |
| 1996 Deville | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 Deville | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 Deville | 8 | 6% |
| 1993 Deville | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Cadillac Deville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.