1996 Cadillac Deville Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Cadillac Deville, 6% of the 218 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Turn signal is erratic, turn signal is very rapid when held. Consumer states that when turning on the turn signal (eiher right or left) or when turn signal is fully engaged, signals exhibit a rapid click condition. Consumer feels this is a design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #831543, filed 1998-12“The turn lights work erratically ,the dash signal lights blink fast while the light on the outside do not blink. Sometimes it blinks fast and sometimes it doesn't blink at all. Dealer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830196, filed 1998-11“Turn signal would go very fast instead of steady. When its turned off & turned back, would work at normal slow pace. Its an intermittent problem. Also, trunk release button do not come out to release trunk.”
NHTSA complaint #832361, filed 1998-12“Pe98005; turn signals will be activated but won't illuminate which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced the bulb. A year later, the problem reoccurred.”
NHTSA complaint #830344, filed 1998-11Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 43 | 18% |
| 1997 | 29 | 11% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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