2004 Cadillac Deville Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,741miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Cadillac Deville, 1% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,741 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.
“The vehicle's emergency flashers and turn signal lights continuously blew out without warning. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the dealership has found bare wiring in the wall between the motor and the dashboard, where the wires have been pulled through. The dealership has replaced the flasher unit and fuse several times but the problem still occurs. The cause of the lights blowing has yet to be determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10075605, filed 2004-08, 5,016 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The turn signals on the vehicle do not work and the fuses are repeatedly blowing. The fuses last for one or two months and then have to be replaced. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 52,466”
NHTSA complaint #10206558, filed 2007-10, 52,466 milesRelated 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 2004 Cadillac Deville
47 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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