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2016 Cadillac ATS repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 6 repairs.
2016 Cadillac ATS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 464hp 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac ATS in New York, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202234000 miUS $1350 | Radiator fan replaced due to overheating at rest. Fan was found to be intermittent at higher temps. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201745000 miUS $1500 | Radiator replacement (leaking) | ||
2016 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201921700 mi | weather stripping on drivers side split, replaced under warranty | ||
2016 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 20188000 mi | BAD VALVE IN TRANSMISSION, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER | ||
2016 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac ATS in New Mexico, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201832000 mi | check engine light came on. I believe it was because the trunk lid was not closed completely one day | ||
2016 Cadillac ATS 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 464hp 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac ATS in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 20175800 mi | Recaro seats weren't adjusting | ||
2016 Cadillac ATS 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 202123000 mi | Transmission sensor wiring harnesd fail generated code. Replaced. | ||
2015 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021128960 miC $5600 | Had to replace torque converter, replaced rear main seal (was leaking) and replaced rear end as bearing went where driveshaft enters rear end. All known Cadillac ATS issues. | ||
2014 Cadillac ATS
Engine not specified
| Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 201626000 miUS $95 | Replaced passenger side dash due to discoloration | ||
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201512000 mi | Diagnosis code P0449 - Vent Valve Replaced Solenoid and Harness | ||
| Nov 201512000 mi | Bottom center area of CUE touchscreen was unresponsive to touch. Any input required in that area of the screen has to be accomplished through voice commands. Touchscreen replacement required - part ordered | ||
| Dec 201513000 mi | Replaced CUE touchscreen with part ordered on previous visit. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in California, United States May 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 20143000 miUS $215 | tire pressure sensor failed | ||
| Jun 201620000 mi | tire air pressure sensor malfunctioned | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 20155000 mi | Some loose weatherstrip on the doors was replaced. Rear speaker was rattling with bass notes. Dealer added insulation and other anti-vibration remedies. Infotainment voice recognition is slow and poor quality. Software was updated. No improvement noticed, but I guess there's nothing to be done for it. Dealer admits the software is just junk. | ||
| Jun 201726000 mi | Infotainment screen became unresponsive. Dealer said it's a common problem. Quick replacement and it never gave me any more problems. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Iowa, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 20153000 mi | Battery was replaced | ||
| Apr 201717000 mi | Repaired oil leak at front of engine | ||
| Cadillac ATS in California, United States Apr 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 201637000 mi | Radiator surge tank inlet hose replaced | ||
| Dec 201640000 mi | Antenna amplifiers need to be replaced - parts on order antenna needs to be replaced -parts ordered | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Minnesota, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2021 | |||
| May 201834000 mi | Screen was replaced under warranty. Screen was defective. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Arkansas, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Apr 20168500 mi | While rotating tires in March, dealer discovered leaking rear shock(s), which were ordered at that time and installed once they arrived (early April). Noticed an area of the CUE screen had become unresponsive; pointed this out to the service advisor when in for shock replacement...they ordered replacement screen and installed it the next day. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Mar 201622000 mi | Intermittent clicking noise inside the cabin. Dealer suspected struts which were replaced. The issue is still present. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Erratic HVAC behavior in auto mode | ||
| Apr 201517000 mi | Sometimes the lock buttons on the doors would not respond. The key fob would respond but the car locked and unlocked itself in a matter of seconds. The only cure was to wait until the ECU went into sleep mode and then it would work again. | ||
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac ATS in New York, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201839000 mi | sensor for daylight sentinel not working, replaced under warranty | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 20144000 mi | clunk in front suspension. Replaced left steering knuckle | ||
| Aug 201614000 mi | Hairline crack in in block. Replaced shortblock. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2014 | The driver's seat lumbar support refused to inflate, right from the factory. The dealer rerouted the lumbar inflation hose and fixed the problem. Rattle from headliner near driver's mic with sun shade open. | ||
| Nov 20147440 mi | After the first freezing weather a zig-zag fracture appeared on the CUE infotainment screen. Dealer replaced the screen. Subwoofer use caused significant rattle on rear parcel shelf. Kick plate on the front of passenger seat rattled at most temperatures. The issue was not repaired because it was not occurring at the time of the visit to the dealership. If I can time it properly I'll get them to look at it again on my next visit. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 20146000 mi | sometimes driver door would not close properly, requiring a second and more forceful attempt. | ||
| May 201513700 mi | Door latch strike plate very loose -- door could not close properly. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Illinois, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 20155000 mi | AC odor | ||
| Aug 20157000 mi | Still had odor from A/C | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Connecticut, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201730000 mi | Oxygen Sensor died, was replaced free of charge under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201848000 miUS $800 | Seat Controls for Driver's seat broke, approximately 2 years into ownership. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 20164220 mi | CUE display screen developed a problem, dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201626040 mi | Fix leak and replenish refrigerant | ||
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac ATS in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20155200 mi | CE light came on, Stabilitrak turned off, and engine operated under reduced power at around mile 175. Service adviser said there was an issue that hadn't been handled correctly before delivery, but unclear what exactly. | ||
| Dec 20156000 mi | Speaker rattles with bass. Passenger seat heater not fully functioning. | ||
| Feb 201721000 mi | Speaker rattled in rear. | ||
| Aug 201727000 mi | Sunroof usually won't close without holding down wind deflector. Wasn't fixed on this trip. | ||
| Feb 201834000 mi | A leak from the rear axle or differential. | ||
| Aug 202188000 miUS $10 | headlight bulb replacement | ||
| Cadillac ATS in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202280000 miUS $11 | Coolant temp sensor | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Arizona, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201615200 mi | Automatic Rainsense wipers did not work properly. Sensor was replaced under warranty. | ||
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac ATS in Nevada, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 20141000 mi | Cue System- computer frozen. | ||
| Mar 20141000 mi | Cue system faulty- Replaced | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Georgia, United States Jul 2017 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Oct 201764000 mi | Rear differential seals replaced under warranty. | ||
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac ATS in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2014 - Nov 2018 | |||
| May 201622000 mi | The finish on the polished aluminum wheels began failing last fall. It was recorded and we decided to wait until spring to replace them. Under warranty new rims were ordered and replaced. The car would idle roughly after driving at highway speeds and coming to a stop on off ramps. This would happen occasionally. There was a bulletin on this and during the same visit the engine mounts were replaced by lifting the engine and replacing them. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| Oct 201520000 mi | Motor mounts were recalled and replaced free of charge. Navigation system slow to respond to touch Replaced throttle body | ||
| Nov 201520500 mi | Throttle body found to be bad. Free loaner from dealer, free repair under warranty. 4 days total, car also had to be towed in. | ||
| Mar 201623000 mi | TPMS sensor bad | ||
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
202-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac ATS in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201733000 miUS $700 | Navigation touchscreen stopped responding and was replaced by myself. then programmed by a dealer. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201521500 mi | Failure of CUE touchscreen. Replaced under warranty. No charge. | ||
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac ATS in New Jersey, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 201660900 mi | Actuator sensor | ||
| Feb 201779000 mi | Mass air flow MAF. CHK ENGINE LIGHT came ON I Just disconnected sensor and re connected light went off and has stayed off | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Sep 20147000 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 20147300 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 20149000 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
| Cadillac ATS in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201411000 mi | tsb to replace spark plugs and reprogram computer to help eliminate piston failure | ||
| Aug 201719000 miUS $125 | Navigation locked up. They updated the software and now it works | ||
| Cadillac ATS in North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201532000 mi | Replaced entire rear differential assembly. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in California, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 201414000 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 201414600 mi | CUE system required software upgrade to improve compatibility with iPhone 6 and IOS 8. | ||
| Jul 201520200 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 Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 20137000 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 201521000 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 201527000 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 201629000 mi | Driver seat squeak never fixed. Steering column scrape when cold never fixed, though they said they worked on it. | ||
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 20148060 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 2021135000 miUS $200 | Replaced two ignition coils. | ||
| May 2022140000 miUS $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 201823000 mi | Windshield replaced due to glass delamination | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 20149000 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 20149800 mi | Power Steering failure appeared in driver information center. | ||
| Mar 201411000 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 201416000 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
| Cadillac ATS in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 201512000 mi | Updated headlight aiming program. Problem still exists. | ||
| Oct 201512700 mi | Replace rear console compartment, tighten driver seat mount | ||
| Dec 201515000 mi | Replaced vehicle battery due to dead cell. | ||
| Feb 201616000 mi | Active air shutter actuator behind grill replaced. | ||
| Apr 201618500 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 201620000 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 201624300 miUS $505 | Vehicle would not take a correct steering alignment. Suspension struts were modified to allow enough camber adjustment. | ||
| Dec 201626000 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. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States Nov 2017 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Feb 201827000 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. | ||
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac ATS in Michigan, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2022 | |||
| May 201644650 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 201771000 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 201882000 miUS $700 | Differential seal was seeping fluid. Replaced without further issue. Axle seal was seeping fluid. Replaced without further issue. | ||
| Cadillac ATS in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 2018136400 miC $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. | ||
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 201556700 mi | defective cam sensor trip "check engine" light | ||
| Mar 201664000 miUS $1100 | Replace the radiator due to a cracked seam | ||
| Cadillac ATS in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Apr 20147500 mi | Replaced battery under warranty | ||
| Oct 201525300 mi | Axle bearing was bad and had to be replaced. Repair was done under warranty | ||
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