2005 Cadillac STS Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 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.
“Was driving low beam lights went out smelled wires burning left side wire harness was melting I was on my way home on highway 51 north at around d 10:45 in the evening”
NHTSA complaint #11232841, filed 2019-07, 132,441 miles“Front car seats are making a farting noise, I have had in the dealership 3 times & each time they said they fixed the problem they have not. Also, my front headlamp has stress cracks in it they told me they ordered it, well its been 8 weeks & still no headlamp the manager was suppose to call me & never has”
NHTSA complaint #10191650, filed 2007-05, 15,000 miles“I have had ongoing problem with this since I bought the car used last august 2012. The passenger side headlamp cover gets a lot of moisture inside. I was going to fix myself so I went to Cadillac forums and searched problem. Amazed to find all models of Cadillac and always on passenger side is the moisture problem. Started in 03 model year and last questioned on 08 model year (after that warranty problem so dealer would handle. This is to much to be a coincidence and a recall should be issued. Thank you in advance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557563, filed 2013-12, 42,000 miles“High beam headlights out of adjustment left side way high and to the left lights up trees not road. Right side way to high. Per Cadillac and dealer no adjustment is possible. Only adjustment is on low beams, none for high beams. Complaints to Cadillac went no place. After many e-mails finally talked to a real person and was offered $200.00 of service work to go away, I turned it down, per Cadillac they would now close my compliant out. I drive on county roads, two lane farm county and the high beams do not light up the road ahead of my car, only tree tops to the left. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322316, filed 2010-03, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 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.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac STS
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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