general problems of the 2013 Cadillac ATS

My vehicle will shift out of gear but will not move and there is a rattling sound when the gear is tried to be put back in park and rest of gears.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and switching gears, the vehicle would not move forward or reverse. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where they advised the contact that the failure was possibly related to NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train). Another local independent mechanic was contacted for a second opinion who advised the contact that the transmission shifter cable failed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the VIN not being included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Ats. The contact discovered the NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train). The contact discovered that the recall was repaired, however, the failure recurred. The contact's husband was parked in the vehicle while shifting into drive, the gear shift became stuck in between park and drive. The contact turned the vehicle off, however, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with automatic transmission control shift cable detachment. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Took it in 2 weeks ago for an oil changed and they replaced a camshaft solenoid saying that was causing my issues. I had to take it back yesterday and now they're telling me it's a torque converter or a transmission and it's going to cost me $3,500. After reviewing I think have gm has a lot of issues with this component . Gm was aware of the situation and never fixed it. As I read through the technical bulletin due to the cost so they have the consumers pick up the cost.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive, the vehicle failed to shift out of park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired under the recall by the previous owner of the vehicle. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Second time shifter cable failed. Thankfully I was in park and not driving. I had it replaced in 2021 and now 2023 it did the same thing.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the gear shifter was stuck in park(p), while the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was in neutral(n). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

Rear differential is a main issue with the 2013 Cadillac Ats I have read many complains I’m not understanding why there has yet to be a recall on the year an model there was a recall on the 2014 cts. But for the 2013 Ats the dealership said there was poor welding which caused leaks and that should have been and automatic recall.

2011 Cadillac Ats 3. 6, rear differential went out, repairmen has stated that this part is not available anywhere, and that Cadillac should have recalled this in the Ats, because there is a shortage of this part. Due to the inefficiency of the rear differential. But, Cadillac would have been out of a lot of money. Without this part, the Cadillac is undrivable.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the vehicle was shifted to reverse and then shifted to drive however, the vehicle moved backwards. The brakes would not engage when depressed to stop the vehicle from moving backwards. The contact applied parking brakes to stop the vehicle. The contact had assistance from an independent mechanic who helped to move the vehicle into a parking space. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the parking lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be shifted out of park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Cadillac of novi (41350 grand river Ave, novi, mi 48375, (866)613-0742) and was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

I'm really upset my car when I got it had 92,000 miles first week I got it start to shutter then stall while at stop and shut off or driving on the freeway then just stall and loose pier and shut off very unsafe and I feel scared to drive this car I took it to so many shop and they all can't find the issue on why it stalling and shutting off told Cadillac dealer they said it needed update guess what did update and guess what still happing I've done all required maintence change spark plugs keep up on oil. Change and etc still stalling while driving and at complete stop it not safe car to drive it just stalls and turn off took it to Cadillac still nothing now it back in shop for the 14 time with Cadillac gilbert az to see if they can find the issue and the fix I think this is gm Cadillac issue with the computer that causing my car go into some type safe mode and make the car stall and shutter then turn off but when it on highway it drives fine then stalls . I'm for sure this is mechanical issue that has to do with something Cadillac did and they need be responsible with this issue everyone tells me go dealer because the check engine like codes they don't recognize only Cadillac well Cadillac makes no since I think my computer system is making the car go into some type safe mode and shut off I've seen many complaints about this and it crazy and unsafe I've reported this to highway safety board and better business bureau and other places this doesn't make since you guys need provide solution for this issue .

Car has a shudder at acceleration acting as if it's in the wrong gear or shifts too soon seems like failing tcc in tge transmission not sure this issue could cause accidents due to car not accelerating fast enough with people behind you they could rear end you.

I took my car in for service on January 8, 2020 to southtowne GMC in newnan,GA . I was having problems with what appeared to be the transmission. I told the service person my car was taking a little time once I put it in drive mode. The service gentleman took a han held device and placed it under the dashboard of the vehicle and told me it was not detecting a problem. He checked the dashboard and noticed the check engine light was not on. I told him I wanted a diagnostic test done, he said since it was not detecting a problem it does no good to do a diagnostic. He never informed me about problems with transmission with this model vehicle. He told me there was nothing he could do, that he was swamped with repairs and that if I wanted him to check my transmission I would have to come back in March. I was able to drive the car away. One week later the car barely moves. Barely goes into gear. I have not driven the car since January 15, 2020. Can I get some help please.

Car won't drive past 40mph without serious shaking and vibrations. Have had the car towed multiple times and had multiple things fixed with the vehicle but still have major can't drive the car past 40mph. Last estimate dealer said it was the transmission. 4-5k to repair. Cadillac told me it was the coil rods which they replaced. Brought it back and I was told it was a pipe that was cracked going to the engine. Still have same problem. Had the tires and alignment checked. They said it was transmission. Brought to another place they thought it might be the engine. Issue are on the highway with speeds over 40mph.

There is a shudder at around 1500 to 2k rpms and appears there have been thousands of complaints about this. Also the touch screen has been replaced 7 times in my car which is another issue with the Ats lemon.

My sunroof will not close while parked my car did not start. The gauges and lights came on, but the car would not start while parked my defrost doesn't work on the front window when raining. The windshield is foggy while driving.

Driving on 71 in columbus OH to mansfield OH going 70 mph on highway and at ex 173 started snowing heavy, traffic came to hault at 10 mph, had . 09 miles to exit, got to exit made a right off exit started up a hill in snow at 30 mph and before making it up the hill the car stopped in middle of one lane rd. And display said . . . No power steering. . . Called 911 three times, waited outside in snow for hr and half for them to tow car to bill harris auto 419-289-2000 in ashland OH five mi down rd. Next day they couldnt duplicate the problem so they couldnt fix it. I told them I dont feel safe in car and that I could have died if going any faster, it stopped without any warning. He said he would give me $10 thous towards another vehicle when car is worth $20,500. In my excellent shape. I said why is it only worth that, he said becuase I said it wasnt safe to drive and that he couldnt sell a car if it wasnt safe. . Read more...

I have experienced an intermittent shudder/jerkiness in the past month while driving the vehicle at low speeds. Today, while slowing and turning into a parking lot, the engine shut off and I coasted the vehicle into a parking space and stopped. I turned on the ignition and the car started immediately. . Read more...

When the vehicle is coming to a stop or slowing down with the car in either neutral or the clutch pressed all the way down, the vehicle will stall. The stall is not abrupt but very subtle. The car does not jerk forward but just dies without the driver knowing. Cannot tell that the vehicle has stalled until I try to re-engage gear and press the gas. Always happens at under 5 mph, right before the car has come to a stop or is rolling to a stop with the car in neutral or clutch pressed all the way down.

My vehicle is a 6-speed manual. . . Twice now in the last month it has stalled at a complete stop even the clutch is fully depressed.

Cruising down a hill probably in neutral, car stalled silently with no bucking or noise, just died. Numerous attempts to start the car were unsuccessful. After easily 15 attempts and approximately 30 minutes the car started but was with family, at night on dark twisty and hilly road and did not feel confident to drive it. Had it towed ultimately for Cadillac service. In shop for more than a week, tech could not find or duplicate problem. Happened again a week or so later, in neutral coming to a red light, complete silent stall, after about 10 minutes and several attempts the car started and I drove back to Cadillac service. Again no problem found after in shop a few days. On my way home it happened again at a red light but started on first. I feel unsafe driving car, especially with family in it which I haven't done recently. First stall particularly was in a dangerous place and police would not let car stay on road and we pushed it off the major road. Unexpectedness and perhaps inability to restart quickly are frightening and a major safety issue.

Vehicle quietly stalls and has happened numerous times since purchasing the vehicle less than a month ago. Brought it to the dealer but they basically just say it is designed to stall in certain instances which I believe is just nonsense and unsafe. I have read online that this is happening to other Ats owners so I know that this is a serious and unsafe issue with the 6spd Ats.

I have the 2013 Ats 2. 0 turbo and I had a few issues with it. The first is steering,sometimes feels like power failure, its the only new car I owned when the car is off the wheel turns completely. Also pulls to right. Other issue I get banging noise when put in reverse,and a few times sounded like trans making race noise. The cue system is a joke,when my trial for xm ran out I tried to listen to fm rdi and that's a joke,I cant listen to one song,there's static eighty percent of times. Other issues ride is horrible rides like a trans am and shakes when hit bumps. After coming out of a Acura and Honda I now know why I stayed away from gm. Oh forgot the engine shakes at idle feels like stall,then revs up. All the dealer does is says meets designed function. I ask myself a car this expensive is it supposed to be crap.

Since buying this Cadillac Ats 2013, 2. 0t rwd manual, vehicle new, the engine has stalled several times. The stalling occurs when the vehicle is idling in neutral (at stoplights, in traffic). The stalling happens in both warm and cold conditions. The stalling is not like normal manual transmission stalling where the vehicle lunges forward. The stalling is silent. You do not notice the vehicle has stalled until you put the car into gear and attempt to drive. The vehicle has been taken to a Cadillac dealership to inspect the issue (lindsay Cadillac of alexandria). The technicians were unable to reproduce the issue and there was no resolution. Approximate service date was 09/26/2013.

Right turn from stop onto major 6-lane highway; no power to engine after engagement of accelerator; acted as though not in-drive gear; tachometer reved past 6k; foot off of pedal; transmission engaged; very slow return to normal operation; evasive action by other drivers following; no replication by dealer after 4-days of testing; returned vehicle to owner without explanation of problem.

I bought a 2013 Cadillac Ats in early 2013. In first month, it needed 3 battery jumps. It also has a problem with moving from drive into park. This is under recall as is a seatbelt issue I believe. I have had 2 accidents. 1 on a very busy crawling road wisconsin Ave, DC on a busy sat afternoon in bumper to bumper traffic when I started to accelerate and the force of my movement caused the truck in front of me to crash into another vehicle. Weird, but confusing. I had a similar episode this past week leaving my home. I was stopped in the street behind my son's truck. He started to move and I plowed into him causing massive damage to the Cadillac and significant damage to his truck as well, a very late model chevy. I was not on the phone or the brake or changing the radio or in any way distracted during these episodes. There is something wrong with the car. It has 8000 miles on it in about 18 months.

The service engine soon, stabilitrak, and traction control lights continuously illuminate my dashboard. It has happened approximately 6 times. Each time the dealer has found basically nothing wrong, just replaced a spark plug each time, changed the oil, and cleared the codes. The car has stalled on multiple occasions. I was almost rear ended by someone because a light turned green and my car was stalled. Prior to it stalling it violently shakes, which is just a little bit more rough than the constant shaking it always does. Also recently it has been having trouble starting. Everything seems to be related and is getting worse. The dealer extended my warranty to almost 90,000 miles but I feel unsafe in this car because of all the problems that it has and all the new problems that keep coming up.

The 6-speed manual Ats has an issue with stalling, usually when coasting to a stop, and less frequently on initial acceleration. It is not due to poor release practice with the clutch. The car will die unexpectedly when coasting, which kills the electric power steering, which makes for an unsafe situation. This happens infrequently, and I don't really know what combination of things leads to the stall. I have changed the way I drive the car in order to minimize coasting or using the transmission for deceleration. This helps, but there are still times when I get surprised at an intersection by the car being dead when I'm ready to accelerate. It is a very quiet car, especially at idle, so if I'm watching traffic and not the dash, it can die and I don't know it until I hit the gas again.