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2013 Cadillac ATS repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 73 repairs.
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2013 Cadillac ATS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Cadillac ATS

Engine not specified

Cadillac ATS in New York, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
May 2017

45000 mi

US $1500
Radiator replacement (leaking) 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac ATS in Texas, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
Sep 2014

7000 mi
There has been a musty odor from the A/C vents on engine start-up. The dealer coated the evaporator coils and enabled afterblow module per GM TSB# 99-01-39-004F. Front passenger seat lumbar support did not work. Dealer replaced the lumbar support assembly in the front passenger seat. 
Oct 2014

7300 mi
Replaced driver's seat lumbar support assembly. I still cannot feel any adjustment made by the new assembly. Driver's seat moves when entering and sitting on the seat. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. 
Dec 2014

9000 mi
Replaced switch unit in driver's seat lumbar support control. 
Cadillac ATS in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
May 2016

60900 mi
Actuator sensor 
Feb 2017

79000 mi
Mass air flow MAF. CHK ENGINE LIGHT came ON I Just disconnected sensor and re connected light went off and has stayed off 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac ATS in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2016
Sep 2014

14000 mi
Replace Fuel fill vent hose Repaired Seat Weld Update Software in CUE system to current release Repair to fuel fill vent hose caused the filler tube to leak. Couldn't put gas in, had to be towed. 
Nov 2014

14600 mi
CUE system required software upgrade to improve compatibility with iPhone 6 and IOS 8. 
Jul 2015

20200 mi
Replaced engine mounts to reduce vibration and rough idle. Cracked CUE screen Odor present when first starting the car. Erratic voice recognition, other CUE anomalies. 
Cadillac ATS in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2017
Jun 2015

32000 mi
Replaced entire rear differential assembly. 
Cadillac ATS in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

11000 mi
tsb to replace spark plugs and reprogram computer to help eliminate piston failure 
Aug 2017

19000 mi

US $125
Navigation locked up. They updated the software and now it works 
Cadillac ATS in Michigan, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2013

7000 mi
Nut on top of strut needed to be torques as it caused a knocking noise. Steering wheel replaced due to a moldy smell from the leather. Took 3 trips to finally convince dealer to replace the wheel instead of trying too clean the leather. System runs hot then cold without changing settings. 
Feb 2015

21000 mi
CUE glitches - shows wrong track, slow to operate, plays fraction of 1 song then skips to another. Updated software, but did not fully resolve problems. Creaking from steering column when cold. Was misdiagnosed as dirt on the strut and therefore not resolved. 
Sep 2015

27000 mi
CUE has multiple entries for every phone number and cannot voice dial without going through 3 or more option menus. No solution found, back at dealer again in October. Driver seat squeaks when driving over bumpy roads. Fix was attempted but unsuccessful. Back at dealer in October for further attempt. Rear view mirror vibrates. Can't see clearly at speeds over 70. Repair attempted to tighten the mounting but unsuccessful. Gave up on trying to fix. Scraping noise from front wheel. Cover inside wheel arch was loose. Replaced clip and re-attached. 
Mar 2016

29000 mi
Driver seat squeak never fixed. Steering column scrape when cold never fixed, though they said they worked on it. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

8060 mi
ATS's equiped with manual transmission were stalling whan coasting to a stop in Neutral. This was a recall - fix. Also had a repaeted power steering warning light come on. This was also a recall-fix Power steering failure light comes on intermittently. Sometimes the steering fails momentarily. 
Cadillac ATS in Virginia, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

135000 mi

US $200
Replaced two ignition coils. 
May 2022

140000 mi

US $250
Was throwing a P0171 code. I replaced a cracked pcv tube, maf sensor, O2 sensor, air filter, and spark plugs. 
Cadillac ATS in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Jul 2018

23000 mi
Windshield replaced due to glass delamination 
Cadillac ATS in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2013 - Nov 2014
Jan 2014

9000 mi
Check engine light came on while driving on highway. Called local dealer to make an appointment. Brought it in they ran diagnostics called out turbo inlets, technician tightened them. 
Feb 2014

9800 mi
Power Steering failure appeared in driver information center. 
Mar 2014

11000 mi
While accelerating onto highway engine stuttered and then check engine light appeared. Returned car to dealer for diagnostics it called out turbo inlets. Turbo had to be replaced along with mounting hardware. Heard knocking sound when car was cold while turning steering wheel from left to right. Dealer confirmed issue and replaced lower steering intermediate shaft. 
Sep 2014

16000 mi
Airbag weight sensor in passenger seat was defective. It indicated someone was sitting in the seat when it was not occupied. Dealer fault isolated and replaced sensor. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States
Nov 2017 - Sep 2021
Feb 2018

27000 mi
Left headlight assembly was replaced under warranty due to a cosmetic issue. The yearly maintenance was also completed under the Premium Care at the same time. They also provided a no cost loaner. 
Cadillac ATS in Texas, United States
Jul 2015 - Feb 2017
Sep 2015

12000 mi
Updated headlight aiming program. Problem still exists. 
Oct 2015

12700 mi
Replace rear console compartment, tighten driver seat mount 
Dec 2015

15000 mi
Replaced vehicle battery due to dead cell. 
Feb 2016

16000 mi
Active air shutter actuator behind grill replaced. 
Apr 2016

18500 mi
Rattle in front passenger door. Trim panel insulated and problem fixed. Automatic rear defroster and auto outside mirror defrosters not working. Antenna coil replaced per GM bulletin #16-NA-008. Done to correct problem caused by performing GM recall #15299. 
May 2016

20000 mi
Remove and reseal engine front cover to stop small oil leak. Applied buffering material to passenger a/c vent to stop rattle. Replace CUE center stack module. 
Oct 2016

24300 mi

US $505
Vehicle would not take a correct steering alignment. Suspension struts were modified to allow enough camber adjustment. 
Dec 2016

26000 mi
Noise from front of vehicle when going over bumps like two metal plates slapping together. Dealer found loose bracket inside dash. Headlights occasionally misaligned during start-up. Dealer found corrosion in wiring harness and replaced it. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac ATS in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018

136400 mi

C $2600
Leaking transmission cooler line was replaced. Item was not in stock anywhere in Canada/USA, there are 5 different cooler lines depending on model and Rwd/Awd. Temporary fix had to be made. CUE radio/hvac system was unresponsive, both in touch screen and touch panel below. Common fix or replacing screen was non-applicable. Reprogrammed unit firmware but did not fix problem, physical issue. Replacement was done with remanufactured unit from GM authorized facility with warranty at >$1000 expense. 
Cadillac ATS in Michigan, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2022
May 2016

44650 mi
Rattle behind gauge cluster. Anti squeak foam added and reduced rattling, but not completely eliminated. No longer is an often occurrence. Trim fabric along interior window seal was folded up on both front doors. Replaced with new foam trim piece on each side. Lower control arm replaced after test drive indicated a slight clunking over bumps. Front brembo brake pads (and likely rotors) replaced just before picking up the vehicle. Both headlight housings would have condensation occur. Both headlights replaced before I purchased vehicle. Driver and passenger seats will slightly shift side to side when taking a corner fast or sharply. TSB applied to fix issue, but issue not resolved. Only reduced in severity. Arm rest on driver and passenger side would make a slight squeak when pushed on. Anti squeak foam added and issue resolved. When opening nav display to reveal hidden compartment, there's a quick squeak noise as it initially starts to open. Tried lubricating hinges and problem not resolved. Tinted windows have vertical lines sliced into them from being rolled up and down. Not sure of the cause, but inside the window rollers in the door, there must be some dust or dirt that is causing the tint to be scratched vertically. Driver seat rubbing on the center console due to lack of clearance (occurred when moving around in seat and pushing the right side of the leather seat against the console). Anti-squeak tape added between these two surfaces and squeaking is gone. 
Sep 2017

71000 mi
Occasionally (between 2x/week and every other week), one side of the cold would only blow cold air, regardless of HVAC settings. HVAC mix door was replaced (a 10+ hour job requiring the dash to be taken apart to access). 
Feb 2018

82000 mi

US $700
Differential seal was seeping fluid. Replaced without further issue. Axle seal was seeping fluid. Replaced without further issue. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

202-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac ATS in Maryland, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2016
Oct 2015

56700 mi
defective cam sensor trip "check engine" light 
Mar 2016

64000 mi

US $1100
Replace the radiator due to a cracked seam 
Cadillac ATS in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Nov 2016
Apr 2014

7500 mi
Replaced battery under warranty 
Oct 2015

25300 mi
Axle bearing was bad and had to be replaced. Repair was done under warranty 

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