Cadillac ATS owners have reported 100 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (76 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
Check engine light came on 2. 5. 21. Took it to the dealer and it needed a hose and sensor which was fixed. On the multipoint inspection,it was noted that there is a safety issue. The rear differential was leaking which can cause the tires to seize while driving. The car only has 63k miles on it. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact shift the gear into reverse, but the vehicle would not shift. The contact shut down the vehicle, but the vehicle still would not shift out of the drive position. Read details...
I pulled over 2 see what a noise was put it in park thank god I did because when I try to put it back in gear it would not go into any gears but the shifter remove it just wasn't connected if I would have been in gear I can only imagine what would have happened Read details...
At speeds between 25 and 35 mph the transmission shudders to such an extent that the entire car is vibrating. Engine rpm is between 1000 and 1500. Response is unpredictable. The car may speed up or attempt to stall. Read details...