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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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- 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 149 repairs.
Cadillac ATS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Cue system is not functioning properly. Thought I would have to pay over 1000.00 for it, but was told this is a known problem and would not have to pay for it. WHEW! |
| 28000 mi | The car would not start at times and would shut down. I thought it was something I did, it was during the pandemic and not driving the car too much. Started in May of 2020, and had to take it to the service dealer from May 2020 till July of 2021. The car is now fine. Works perfectly. |
2017 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 9920 mi | CUE screen failed |
2016 Cadillac ATS 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 464hp 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 5800 mi | Recaro seats weren't adjusting |
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 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 |
| 13000 mi | Replaced CUE touchscreen with part ordered on previous visit. |
| 3000 mi US $215 |
tire pressure sensor failed |
| 20000 mi | tire air pressure sensor malfunctioned |
| 3000 mi | Battery was replaced |
| 5000 mi | 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. |
| 26000 mi | Infotainment screen became unresponsive. Dealer said it's a common problem. Quick replacement and it never gave me any more problems. |
| 40000 mi | Antenna amplifiers need to be replaced - parts on order antenna needs to be replaced -parts ordered |
| 8500 mi | 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. |
| Erratic HVAC behavior in auto mode | |
| 17000 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. |
| 34000 mi | Screen was replaced under warranty. Screen was defective. |
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi US $800 |
Seat Controls for Driver's seat broke, approximately 2 years into ownership. |
| 5000 mi | AC odor |
| 7000 mi | Still had odor from A/C |
| 4220 mi | CUE display screen developed a problem, dealer replaced under warranty. |
| 26040 mi | Fix leak and replenish refrigerant |
| 39000 mi | sensor for daylight sentinel not working, replaced under warranty |
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 15200 mi | Automatic Rainsense wipers did not work properly. Sensor was replaced under warranty. |
| 6000 mi | Speaker rattles with bass. Passenger seat heater not fully functioning. |
| 88000 mi US $10 |
headlight bulb replacement |
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1000 mi | Cue System- computer frozen. |
| 1000 mi | Cue system faulty- Replaced |
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19300 mi | Navigation system slow to respond to touch |
| 23000 mi | TPMS sensor bad |
2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
202-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33000 mi US $700 |
Navigation touchscreen stopped responding and was replaced by myself. then programmed by a dealer. |
| 21500 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
| 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
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 19000 mi US $125 |
Navigation locked up. They updated the software and now it works |
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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