2002 Cadillac Deville Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Cadillac Deville, 2% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 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.
“Headlights flashed off and on. The car has been at the dealer 5 times for this probleam. I am afraid that the lights will go off and not ome back on. They claim that they cannot dup the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10082685, filed 2004-07, 100 miles“For years I have been frustrated by the lack of rear illumination of GM vehicles during rain or fog driving conditions. Drivers seem to think that they do not need to turn on headlights because they have daytime running lights. They probably do not realize that the drl's only illuminate the front of their vehicle. Gm should inform drivers that when headlights are required, daytime running lights do not suffice.”
NHTSA complaint #10236424, filed 2008-07“Turn signals do not turn off after making a turn, consumer has to either turn them off manually or turn the wheel 90 degrees. Dealer stated that's the way turn signals are designed. Consumer took vehicle to norwood Cadillac where its service writer informed consumer that the turn signals were designed that way and that all vehicles of this model operated in the same manner. Nothing was done because of the design. The hood bounces and flutters at highway speeds only. The hood bumpers and panel were not adjusted. They were aligned and adjusted. …”
NHTSA complaint #8010770, filed 2002-05Related 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 2002 Cadillac Deville
45 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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