Power Train Problems of Cadillac ATS - part 2

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.

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At 38,000 miles, rear differential leak discovered. Dealership repaired leak. At 42,000 dear differential leak discovered. Prognosis: rear differential failure. Dealership replaced rear differential, shocks. Cost repairs paid by me (Cadillac rejected paying repairs).

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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.

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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.

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.

I noticed a roaring noise while driving the vehicle several months before taking it in to the dealer I went to barkley Cadillac GMC in tuscaloosa alabama and was told that the rear end had a problem and needed to be replaced.

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.

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 2016 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that while driving into a driveway, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a garage. There was no warning. The air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained minor aches and pains that di not require medical attention. . A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the Cadillac of santa fe (505-240-6622, located at 4450 cerrillos rd, santa fe, nm 87507) the previous day,. For an oil change the contact stated that the technician was told that the vehicle hesitated before it started. The technician ran a diagnostic test and did not diagnose a failure. The contact went to the same dealer after the crash and was told that there was an unknown feature in the vehicle that failed turn the vehicle off prior to the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the senior adviser took the information and stated that the product division would be notified. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. Fe.

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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.

Vehicle tends to do a hard down shift when it's around 10-15 mph and it will feel like someone hit your car from behind. When accelerating from a complete stop 10-15 mph vehicle will stall sometimes.

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.

Taken multiple times to dealer for transmission issues. Gm has replaced it at 17475 miles. More trips for issues with new transmission. Improper shifting, hard down shifting, holding rpm gear longer than normal.

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.

High pressure fuel pump.

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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.

Transmission causes car to shudder or shake/vibrate at lower speeds and lower rpm (auto shifting) it's been like this since it was purchased. If you perform manual shifting at 2500 rpm's or higher you don't experience the same shake/vibration. Ron craft Cadillac says it's performing as expected.

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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.

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...

First in line while stopped at a left-turn light on a city street. Light turned green, began to accelerate. Mid-way through the turn, heard a "pop", lost steering control, and the rear end spun car into the curb. Keep in mind this is a 4-wheel-drive car. When the car came to a stop, the nose of the car was resting on the front passenger tire and wheel. The right-rear wheel was scratched and abraded all around because it was still spinning when it hit the curb. The front right wheel has damage only on half of it because it stopped spinning when the nose dropped onto it. Looking under the car I saw the front-right lower control arm broke in mid-turn. In addition to front right suspension damage, vehicle received damage to right rear suspension. No damage to body from the incident. Gm had a representative inspect the car and pull the "black box" data on October 8, 2015. Maximum speed during the incident was 38mph. Were able to jack up the car. Front wheel hanging loose and easy to move by hand. Strut/shock/sprint tower attachment broken at wheel hub behind brake disk. Front 4-wheel-drive-axel broken. Anti-roll bar linkage broken.

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.

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.