1997 Cadillac Deville Lighting problems

Dt: while driving the plastic cover on the headlights came off. First driver's side plastic came off. Then on 5/20/05 passenger's side plastic cover came off at 67 mph on interstate. There was no prior warning. Plastic cover came off/flew up, and busted into the windshield.*Ak cost to replace headlight cover was $400.00. *Tt *sb

The consumer experienced a problem with the headlight lenses. The lenses kept falling out of position. The owner stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph the lens fell out of position on to the road. The owner contacted the dealer, who suggested that the entire fixture be replaced. The dealer will not sell the lens by itself. *Ak the right headlight lenses fell out. The weather was warm and or clear. *Sc *jb

The headlight lens fell off. The adhesive that held the headlights became hard. Please describe details. *Jb

While driving. The head light lens covers fell off. This is the second time this has happened. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told to glue them back on. The first time the consumer was charged 300.00 For the repair. Please provide any further information. *Jb

While driving headlight lenses fell off on two separate occasions. Head light assembly was replaced. *Ak

The consumer noticed the head light had burned out, and water was inside the head light lens and it was loose and about to fall out. The consumer check the other head light lens and it too was loose and about to fall out. *Ak the consumer replaced the head light and placed duct tape on the lenses to keep them from falling out, the dealer was aware of the problem. *Ts *jb

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the turn signal will not go on. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

The lens on the headlight lamps are losing the glue, causing the headlight lens to fall out of place. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they were not willing to do anything. *Ak the consumer states that on the right headlight holding the 11 by 7 inch lens failed causing the lens to come off while driving at 60 mph. *Scc

The headlight lens has clouded, reducing the light beam affecting night time driving. This is not a surface problem, because it cannot be cleared. The defect is a material problem caused by the sunlight. This problem has existed for about 8 months now making the lens appear opaque even in the day light. Cadillac refuses responsibility and says the vehicle is out of warranty. *Jg

While driving about 65 mph on the open road a headlight lens came loose, and bounced off the passenger side windshield. We didn't know what it was until we stopped and examined the auto. There was a slight dent in the post between the windshield and the passenger side window. The left headlight lens ws examined and found to be loose. On the return trip the left headlight lens came off. Fi may have gone under the car as I recall a slight noise while driving. The parts man at the dealer made the comment that...

While driving headlight lens fell off. Took to dealer. Problem was not remedied. *Ak *jg

While driving glass lens on headlights on both sides fell off without any warning.*Ak

Two front lenses that cover headlights fell out while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find the cause of the problem. *Ak *yh

WHILE DRIVING HAS LOST BOTH LIGHT FIXTURES.*AK

While traveling at highway speeds driver's side and passenger's side headlight lenses blewout. There are no headlights in the vehicle at this time. Dealer has been contacted. *Akconsumer had both the lenses fixed. Per phone conversation with cadillac, cadillac agreed to pay 75% of cost. Consumer believes this to be a defect cadillac should investigate. Consumer is awaiting reimbursement. *Jg(possible new address: sharon badgley 33248 sand dune lane, leesburg, fl 34788 352-314-2444)

Drivers side headlight cover fell off, passenger side is loose and possibly leaks water in to the electrical sockets. *Jg *ak

Driver's side headlight cover fell off. Dealer replaced cover. Checked passenger's side and noticed it was loose. *Ak consumer states that this could cause light failure or a fire. *Jb

Headlamp lens separated from housing due to adhesive failure, exposing reflector and lamp to moisture and potential failure. Service manager informed that this is common problem. Component available for inspection.*Ak

Head light lens have falled off headlights. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that parts were only sold as a whole unit, not just lens cover. Asking nhtsa to assist in this matter.*Ak consumer states that the plastic civer has fallen off while driving, replacement is costly because consumer has to purchase the whole head light assembly instead of just the failed part. *Slc

Both headlight covers fell off while driving in cold,rainy conditions. Thankfully, my used car dealer handled the problem under warranty, but it appears there is a defect in the construction of the headlight units.*Ak

Consumer was traveling at approximately 65 mph in high wind when cover for right front headlamp fell off. Then, it started raining which caused headlamp bulb to go out. Consumer was stopped by state police who informed him that headlight was out. *Ak headlight assembly was replaced and the same day while driving the left plastic cover blew off. *Slc

Cover for left headlamp fell off vehicle on april 10th, 2001, and cover for right headlamp fell off on april 12th, 2001 while the vehicle was traveling at approximately 65 mph. Consumer was informed that condensation in head lamp assembly caused covers to disconnect. *Ak *slc

My 1997 cadillac deville was one month out of warranty when the right headlight cover fell off whil my wife was on the highway. Upon further inspection, I found that the left headlight cover was about to fall off as the adhesive had failed that holds the lens to the headlight body. No replacement covers are available. The only "fix" is to replace the entire headlight assembly at a cost of $689.75 For the two headlight assemblies. Cadillac has reuected this as a manufacturing defect or as a safety issue. I feel...

The left headlight clear lens-cover came loose, the consumer believed that this component could be resealed, the dealer informed the consumer that it could not be resealed but a new lamp assembly had to be installed, insurance agent leonard dunlop wrote in for consumer. Nlm

Headligt lens comes unglued from headlight flies off; also causes headlight failure; talked with service rep at dealership and he stated that it is a common defect. *Ak