2003 Cadillac Seville Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Cadillac Seville, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Seville. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, there was a decrease in the brightness of the headlights. The contact stated that the headlight lens cover was not clear and caused the headlights to appear dim. As a result, the contact had poor visibility while driving at night. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 55,000. Updated 12/30/08. Updated 01/05/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10250607, filed 2008-12, 50,000 miles“My concern is plastic headlight lenses. The plastic lenses deteriorate to the point that they cloud over and become yellow, drastically reducing there effectiveness in lighting the roadway at night or during inclement weather. How did the auto makers convince the NHTSA that plastic lenses were safe ? When did it become the vehicle owners responsibility to have to buy expensive kits, whose effectiveness is dubious at best, to try and keep their headlights bright enough to be safe ? …”
NHTSA complaint #10449318, filed 2012-02Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac Seville
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac Seville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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