general problems of the 2014 Cadillac ATS

In August 2026, at approximately 99,639 miles, my 2014 Cadillac Ats was taken to an authorized Cadillac dealership for service. During the inspection, the dealership discovered and diagnosed a leaking right rear axle shaft seal. I was not aware of the leak beforehand and did not receive a warning light or message indicating the condition. The dealership’s written repair order states that the right rear axle shaft seal was leaking and that the right rear axle seal was replaced. The repair was completed at my expense. I have the dealership repair order and invoice documenting the diagnosis, mileage, parts replaced, and repair. After the repair, I researched this issue and found other NHTSA consumer complaints involving rear axle/differential seal leakage on 2014 Cadillac Ats vehicles. I also found gm manufacturer communications addressing rear axle leakage on certain Cadillac Ats vehicles. I am reporting this failure so NHTSA has a record of another rear axle seal leak involving a Cadillac Ats and can determine whether this condition may represent a broader defect or safety trend. I do not know the specific underlying cause of the seal failure and am not asserting that it has been established as the same cause as any other reported vehicle. The failed seal was replaced by the dealership. Documentation of the diagnosis and repair is available upon request.

My 2014 Cadillac Ats experienced a transmission shift cable/linkage failure. After driving normally, I pulled into my garage and moved the shifter to park. The physical shifter was in park, but the instrument cluster continued to indicate drive (d). The vehicle would not recognize park, the shifter became stuck, and the vehicle would not restart because the transmission was still being detected as being in drive. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Cadillac dealership for diagnosis. The dealership confirmed that the range selector lever cable had detached from the shift shaft. Their written diagnosis states that the plastic retainers securing the cable failed, causing the shifter to show the wrong drive mode. The dealer recommended replacement of the range selector lever cable. I later learned that this vehicle was previously subject to gm safety recall 14179 / NHTSA recall 14v-338 concerning the automatic transmission shift cable. Gm records show the recall was completed in 2014 through inspection; I was informed that no replacement part was installed at that time because none was required. I am reporting this because the vehicle has now experienced a shift cable/linkage detachment that appears similar to the failure condition addressed by that recall. This created a safety concern because the physical shifter position did not correspond with the transmission gear indicated/engaged, and the vehicle could not reliably be placed in park. The vehicle and failed condition have been inspected and documented by an authorized Cadillac dealership. Dealer documentation and video of the diagnosis are available.

Vehicle transmission shift cable failed. This part is considered recalled, but gm is refusing to fix.

I was driving the car and trying to put the car in park at the stop light. The car shifter moved, but the shifter wasn't going into any other gear. The shifter moves forward and back, but nothing happens. I almost got in an accident and my dad had to help me park the car. I saw this is a past recall issue and I called Cadillac and they stated I needed to tow my vehicle there and there are no open recalls, so it will be out of pocket. They can't even see my car until the 31st at the soonest. I could've been seriously injured or injured someone else.

After routine maintenance (oil change) at Cadillac of knoxville on 5/7/2024, I was notified that my rear differential was leaking. After I arrived back home, upon further research, I found that this was a common problem for this make and model of car and that there was a recall for Cadillac Ats' manufactured between 2013-2016. After calling gm's customer service line, the representative expressed that my VIN did not register under the specific recall and therefore would not qualify for a replacement rear differential. This is a problem in which can total my vehicle, though no problems besides the leak have occurred as of my knowledge. There was no indication before the oil change on 5/7 of a leak, no warning lamps or other telling signs. If I had not brought my vehicle for its routine maintenance, I would not be aware of the situation.

My engine rpm would randomly lock to 4000 rpms while driving, I could rev the car or apply the brakes but it will sit their until it decides to respond. This has happened a few times and mostly down hill and flats. Difficult to replicate. Cooling system has been a plague at around 80k miles I've had to replace a clamp at the back near the water outlet flange which I was quoted $2000 for just the labor alone as the engine would need to be removed. And the water pump failed at around 82000 miles. Also plagued with p06de "engine oil pressure control circuit stuck on" error code a few times now.

What are the cooling hoses that carry coolant from the engine to the radiator busted not once but twice. It has many electrical problems even when cleared with an obd2 sensor they will still come on. The power steering is completely off and malfunctions.

Rear differential issue.

Differential keeps going out.

My ball joints on both sides were completely gone, my struts have given out repaired all at the same time, because of those things going out it completely ruined my tires to where they squeak down the road. Both differentials are leaking and my transmission shutters, I also had to replace my water pump that was leaking cooling everywhere.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. There was a howling sound coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle not been repaired due to the part being on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway the transmission was shifting irregularly and the vehicle started to decelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the roadway and waited 10-15 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact was able to drive safely to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,396.

Transmission shift cable detach. The gear selected does not change for the vehicle to operate correctly.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was engaged but the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission shift cable had detached, and the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train). The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle failed to shift into other gears. The vehicle would be restarted and shifted into gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to local dealer. 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 was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 49,500.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently shifted from automatic to auto-manual mode without warning. The vehicle was towed to murphy Cadillac, inc. (174 e hibiscus blvd, melbourne, FL 32901) and was diagnosed with a defective gear shifter. The contact was informed that there was a warranty placed on the vehicle however, the warranty had expired August 2020. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a voucher toward the cost of repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that the gear shifter ceased in park. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the ed morse Cadillac tampa dealer located at 101 e fletcher Ave, tampa, FL 33612, and was advised to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v338000 (power train) and was informed that the recall was closed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Car failure multiple times when stopped. Car shuts down when stopping at stoplights stopsigns. Rpm's fall to zero, then car shuts down. Sometimes it will shudder before shutting down. When starting car back up, it will shudder and slowly try to start. This has put me in some dangerous situations on the road.

Car was parked in parking spot/lot of heb. Started engine and gear shift lever was shifting w/out pressing the brake while remaining in park. The car would not move. Called tow truck. Tow truck driver was able to put car in drive to drive it to pep boys, a mechanic nearby. After 5 days, pep boys stated it was a recall, however my VIN no. Is not associated w/any recall per Cadillac. Towed it to Cadillac and they stated that the problem is the cable that is connected to your transmission or shift lever got detached. Further they stated that this particular part is not covered under my extended warranty. It appears to be a safety issue and it is similar to the gm recall no. 14179.

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle temperature gauge begin to over heat with all the warning lights illuminated. The contact is unaware if the vehicle had smoke coming from the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer braman miami 2060 biscayne blvd, miami, FL 33137 (305)-720-2629 for a diagnosed test to be performed but was denied service and stated that there was no factory warranties on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. No diagnosed has been performed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirm no recalls or warranties under the VIN. The failure mileage was 70,000. Ck.

Transmission shift cable - transmission gear selection does not match the indicated gear causing the vehicle to move in an unintended or unexpected direction. I was backing up and went to put the gear in drive and I pressed the gas but the car went backwards. I hit the brake and attempted to move the gear handle and it shifted forward very loosely. Although it displayed drive on the gearbox, when I pressed the gas the car would still go in reverse. Capital Cadillac in smyrna, GA later confirmed that the shift cable needed to be replaced but never mentioned this recall "general motors (gm) is recalling approximately 90,750 model year 2013-2014 Cadillac Ats, and 2014 Cadillac cts vehicles. The transmission shift cable on the affected Ats and cts vehicles may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission. In fact, I was told by the service advisor at capital Cadillac that the part is on back order and that he didn't know when it would come in.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. While the contact was driving to a parking lot, the gear shift switched to reverse; however, the vehicle rolled forward without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but it would not shift into drive. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 140,777.

Tl - the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that engine was on and the vehicle was parked, the contacts mother opened the driver's side door and the vehicle came out of gear and rolled backwards. The front left tire ran over the contact's mothers feet and there was medical attention required. The contacts mother sustained fractures of the left foot, hip and left upper arm. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as nhsta campaign number: 14v338000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer autonation Cadillac west palm beach (2101 45th st, west palm beach, FL 33407. 561-291-6025) who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the actuator rod was fractured but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,038. Jc.

Afraid to drive my vehicle. I took the vehicle in under warranty because the car lost power on the off ramp from the highway. The air conditioning shut off, and I then noticed nothing on the car was working, brakes, steering, engine!! the dealer could not duplicate the issue. This past Friday it happened again at rush hour and my wife almost got into a serious accident. I am now out of warranty and have a car I am afraid to drive. I have found some other posts of this issue, but no resolution. This should be a recall for safety and if they cannot fix, the car should be replaced.

0n more than five occasions the vehicle has accelerated when coming to a stop. I've had to hit the brakes and shift into neutral to get the rpm's back to normal. The last 2 times my wife has been with me in the car ,she now refuses to ride in the car. I've had the car in for repairs three time specifically for that problem. The car will run fine for a short time then all of a sudden the same old problem of accelerating when slowing down or coming to a stop. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and would like the lease terminated a. S. A. P.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Ats. After shifting into park, the vehicle reversed and the gear shifter was unable to move. The contact turned the vehicle off and it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the technician could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,447.