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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2013 Cadillac ATS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 7300 mi | Replaced driver's seat lumbar support assembly. I still cannot feel any adjustment made by the new assembly. |
| 9000 mi | Replaced switch unit in driver's seat lumbar support control. |
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19000 mi US $125 |
Navigation locked up. They updated the software and now it works |
| 7000 mi | System runs hot then cold without changing settings. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 14000 mi | Update Software in CUE system to current release |
| 14600 mi | CUE system required software upgrade to improve compatibility with iPhone 6 and IOS 8. |
| 20200 mi | Cracked CUE screen Odor present when first starting the car. Erratic voice recognition, other CUE anomalies. |
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 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. |
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi | Updated headlight aiming program. Problem still exists. |
| 15000 mi | Replaced vehicle battery due to dead cell. |
| 16000 mi | Active air shutter actuator behind grill replaced. |
| 18500 mi | 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. |
| 20000 mi | Replace CUE center stack module. |
| 26000 mi | Headlights occasionally misaligned during start-up. Dealer found corrosion in wiring harness and replaced it. |
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44650 mi | Both headlight housings would have condensation occur. Both headlights replaced before I purchased vehicle. |
| 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). |
| 136400 mi C $2600 |
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. |
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
202-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 7500 mi | Replaced battery under warranty |
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