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Cadillac ATS repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (7%)

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Cadillac ATS transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (80%)

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2016 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

335-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8000 mi BAD VALVE IN TRANSMISSION, ALSO REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER 

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2016 Cadillac ATS 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

23000 mi Transmission sensor wiring harnesd fail generated code. Replaced. 

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2015 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

128960 mi

C $5600
Had to replace torque converter,  and replaced rear end as bearing went where driveshaft enters rear end. All known Cadillac ATS issues. 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

34000 mi A leak from the rear axle or differential. 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

64000 mi Rear differential seals replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

60900 mi Actuator sensor 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

32000 mi Replaced entire rear differential assembly. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

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 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
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

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

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Cadillac ATS Transmission Problems

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