2013 Cadillac Ats Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Cadillac Ats.
Worst 2013 Cadillac Ats Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Cadillac Ats.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 48 | 1 | — | 25,597 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 41 | 1 | — | 47,419 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | — | — | 36,566 mi | |
| STEERING | 25 | — | — | 22,986 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 3 | — | 42,991 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 2 | — | 16,661 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 2 | — | 23,778 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 3 | — | 51,333 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 50,188 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | 2 | — | 46,940 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 82,667 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 51,466 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 106,492 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 4,812 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 37,333 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | — | 63,898 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 9,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 46,333 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 10,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 1,275 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 13,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 9,300 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 325 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2013 Cadillac Ats
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~443,101 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Other Cadillac Ats Years
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