2007 Cadillac CTS Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 2% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Yes I been having problem with transmission at first brought car couple months later the car would not back up so got that granny rebuilt and then four and half years later have problem with tyranny again but now as you put foot on pedal the car go for only bout 5 or 10 minute then it would slow down then would just stop when put foot on pedal. Wiper would not turn off on it own only when you take fuse out the radio stop working n the bright light would turn on by its self every time you put on turn sign on at night.”
NHTSA complaint #11089256, filed 2018-04, 110,000 miles“When driving my car will shut off by its self and it has done this the whole time I have had the car... When it shuts off the car gets reads stuck in park because the key gets stuck in ignition... When nights are on and I turn right my height lights come on... And my passenger air bag light came on and won't go off”
NHTSA complaint #11421360, filed 2021-06“My car has moments where I have to slam hard on the. Rakes for it to stop. I thought it was my brakes but I had them changed and it still does it and flashes a sign that says 'no traction control'. Also my left turn signal does not work on the inside as if there's a mechanical glitch. And I have a 'service aitbag code' constantly.”
NHTSA complaint #11235195, filed 2019-07“I am the owner of this 2007 GM product. I took my car to frankel Cadillac 1/09/15 , invoice number 60596 and I was never notified that there were recommended recalls on my vehicle. On that date there were some problems related to the wiring on the ABS and ebtm and I denied the service to be done there because I was quoted a cost of over 2,500 dollars and I was informed that it might escalate to 3500 if an ABS pump needed to be replaced also. I later had the work done at young's located in woodlawn for a lot less. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908037, filed 2016-09“Not on my vehicle, but notice on other vehicles, particularly newer model Cadillac's, that the LED taillights result in a strobing after-effect image when I am driving or riding in a car and one of these types of taillights comes into my field of vision. It is very uncomfortable as well as distracting as it briefly (2-3 seconds) interferes with my vision. I am aware of this happening to other people as well (both family members as well as other complaints found online). This does not occur for me with regular incandescent or halogen type bulbs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207867, filed 2007-11Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 10 | 15% |
| 2011 | 8 | 8% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 37 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac CTS
64 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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