2009 Cadillac Escalade Exterior lighting Problems

“Headlight installed height on taller vehicles such as category 1 and 2 trucks (commonly called SUV, crossover, van, pickup truck, etc.) is of such a design that it commonly (perhaps unavoidably) ends up blinding drivers in passenger cars at lower heights by directing the 'hot spot' of headlight low beams directly into the eyes of passenger car drivers. In addition, bumper height on these same vehicles is not designed to meet bumpers on other vehicles, resulting in higher than necessary injury and fatality rates. …”

“On general motors cars that light the backup lights while parked and remote lock and unlock are activated. Pedestrians and drivers stop as if the vehicle may back up which should be a proper reaction. I have even taught my children this, people now have a tendency to ignore the backup lamps on vehicles in parking lots as well as creating inconvenient situations as cars and pedestrians stop for unoccupied vehicles. I have found myself driving past these vehicles when they are attempting to backup creating a close call. …”

“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the service stability traction control and service stability rack warning indicators kept randomly illuminating. Also, the brake lights remained illuminated. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer system; however, the warning indicators continued flashing. An unknown dealer diagnosed that the sensors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on a response. …”

“Pulse width modulated l.e.d. Automotive lights such as are currently being used on a few upscale luxury cars, need to have their minimum pulsewidth increased or standardized. They produce a distracting and often irritating strobing effect when viewed.”