Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Cadillac CTS has 32 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE VEHICLE DOORS WITH THE KEY FOB... |
| Jul 6, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT COVERING W... |
| Apr 10, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE THIRD ... |
| Sep 5, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE REVERSE BEZEL FELL OFF, BROKE AND THE PART IS TOO EXPENSIVE! *TR |
| Aug 8, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DROVE OVER A ROAD BUMP AND HEA... |
| May 19, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAG PANEL DETACHED FROM ... |
| Feb 1, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, WHEN I LOOKED BACK THE PLASTIC PIECE WHI... |
| Nov 5, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | JUST GOT OFF THE XWAY, STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. WHILE WAITING AT THE LIGHT, WHICH WAS STUCK RED FOR ABO... |
| Aug 1, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR LIGHT COVER ON THE BACK UP LI... |
| Jul 22, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE PLASTIC PANEL COVER FOR THE REVERSE LIGHTS FELL OFF, AND NOW THE REVERSE LIGHTS ARE EXPOSED. *T... |
| Mar 15, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE REAR BACK UP LIGHT PANEL HAS A PLASTIC COVER OVER IT. MINE FELL OFF AND I AM HAVING A TERRIBLE T... |
| Aug 22, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 70 MPH, THE REAR LICENSE... |
| Aug 15, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR OVERLAY PANEL ... |
| Nov 18, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | THE EXTERIOR BACK BRAKE LIGHTS FELL OFF MY CADILLAC CTS 2003 MODEL. I HAVE NOTICED A MAJORITY OF THE... |
| May 29, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE REAR BACK UP LIGHT FELL OFF MY 2003 CADILLAC CTS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE ABOUT GETTING A... |
| Aug 20, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WE HAVE WORK ON THIS TYPE OF CARS BEFORE AND IT SEEMS TO BE THAT THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE TAIL LIG... |
| Jan 1, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHT COVER ON CADILLAC CTS 2003 DEVELOPS CRACKING AND SPIDER WEBS, SUCH THAT VISIBILITY IS DIMI... |
| Apr 24, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LOW BEAMS ON THE HEADLIGHTS HAS A BLACK BAR IN MY LINE OF VISION. CREATES A "BLIND" SPOT AND MAKES ... |
| Oct 3, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS PROJECT A BLACK BAR AT NIGHT ACROSS ROADWAY, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AND OBSTRUCTS STR... |
| Jul 26, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT: 2003 CADILLAC CTS. SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS. A SHADOW IS PRESENT WHEN THE LI... |