The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac ATS · 2017
2017 Cadillac ATS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,000 and 34,000 miles. Median 23,000, from 8 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 56% |
| Electrical | 19% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
| Brakes | 6% |
| Engine | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
25V175000 Mar 2025 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
19V086000 Feb 2019 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Risk. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
Manufacturer communications 1299
Cadillac filed 1299 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS 2DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Cadillac ATS-V 2DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS-V 4 DR RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 22 / 31 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 20 / 29 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 22 / 32 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 20 / 30 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 17 / 25 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2013–2019 Cadillac ATS, 14.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 189K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 177K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 3 | 86K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 75K |
| Cooling system | 3 | 75K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 72K |
| Death wobble & steering | 1 | 56K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 51K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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