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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%)
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2013 Cadillac ATS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Cadillac ATS
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| Cadillac ATS in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201745000 miUS $1500 | Radiator replacement (leaking) | ||
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201532000 mi | Replaced entire rear differential assembly. | ||
| 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 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 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
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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