Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Cadillac ATS

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2017 Cadillac ATS. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission stuck in gear (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Cadillac ATS


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Cadillac ATS

The Power Train problem

Transmission fluid temperature sensor in the 8 speed automatic 8l90 transmission from gm is a known issue. Causes vehicle to shift/jerk erratically especially in stop and go traffic.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

At major intersection was at a stop red light. Began accelerating vehicle stalled and the light engine turned on, transmission stuck at first gear and would not accelerate above 20mph. This happened as I tried passing a vehicle in front to later make a turn. The car has had this issue several times.   Read details...

The Transmission Shudder problem

Transmission shudders on light acceleration (worst at around 50 mph) general acceleration feels similar to an engine misfire with intermittent drops in power. Some times transmission can shift hard and have a bang, jarring feeling.   Read details...


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