2001 Cadillac Deville Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Cadillac Deville, 2% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 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.
“2001 Cadillac Deville. Consumer states vehicle would not stay in park. The consumer also stated the vehicle just stopped, for no reason. The dealer replaced the brake light switch, the idle control valve, the belt tensioner and crank and oil sensors.”
NHTSA complaint #10638947, filed 2014-10“Consumer complains of the horn being difficult to use and is virtually non-existant. Also the turn signal does not shut off after making a turn. It takes a sharp turn to click the signal light off.”
NHTSA complaint #564442, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 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.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior 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 2001 Cadillac Deville
45 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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