2009 Cadillac CTS Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,124miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Cadillac CTS, 2% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,124 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.
“Electrical connector on the front right headlamp melted and prevented the use of the headlight. Second incident in 8 months, with the first occurring on the left front headlamp. Dealer blamed incident on heat generated by the halogen headlamp.”
NHTSA complaint #10396273, filed 2011-04, 27,248 miles“I am finding that the newer vehicles with the LED tail lights are very distracting. When following these cars and moving my eyes from side to side the pwm switching frequency causes me to see a strobing effect. This seems to be worse on the Cadillac's with the larger tail lights. But there are getting to be more and more cars with the new LED light. Apparently when the brakes are applied the lights go on steady and I do not see the effect. Some of the newer signs on some of the kwik trip stores in our area are also distracting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381513, filed 2011-02Related 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.
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 2009 Cadillac CTS
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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