2001 Cadillac STS Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,426miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Cadillac STS, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,426 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 stated the driver side headlight was inoperable. The dealer tried to replace the ballast, but the wiring harness on the vehicle would not fit. No parts were available through the manufacturer or dealer to remedy the problem. The manufacturer is planning to manufacture a special part of their own design in order to remedy the problem. Updated 4/06/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10152835, filed 2006-03, 63,426 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.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac STS
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Cadillac STS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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