Cadillac ATS years to avoid and best years
Newer Cadillac ATS years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 20 (160 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2018 at 1 (from 21 complaints), and 2015 at 1 (from 29 complaints). On the 2013 Cadillac ATS, 26 of 160 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
Cadillac ATS reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Cadillac ATS. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Engine | 23.3 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 1 | 21 | 2 | Powertrain | 23.8 |
| 2017 → | 5 | 32 | 2 | Steering | 24.2 |
| 2016 → | 2 | 35 | 3 | Powertrain | 24.2 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 1 | 29 | 4 | Exterior lighting | 23 |
| 2014 → | 12 | 104 | 4 | Powertrain | 23.2 |
| 2013 → Most | 20 | 160 | 6 | Powertrain | 22.8 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan, Coupe
- Oil
- 5W-30 (2.0L/3.6L all temps); 0W-20/5W-20 (2.5L) · 5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 255/35R18 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 25V-175 covers certain 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS vehicles among other GM models: electric power steering assist may fail, requiring greater steering effort especially at low speeds. Dealers replace the power steering gear assembly. Recall 18V-358 covers certain 2018 ATS vehicles among other GM models: the high-pressure fuel pump may detach and damage a fuel line, creating a leak and fire risk; dealers replace the pump and high-pressure pipe.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac ATS years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2018 at 1 (from 21 complaints), and 2015 at 1 (from 29 complaints).
Which Cadillac ATS year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 20 (160 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 Cadillac ATS, 26 of 160 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Cadillac ATS owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Cadillac ATS years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Cadillac ATS take?
US notes list 5W-30 for 2.0L/3.6L (all temps) and 0W-20/5W-20 for the 2.5L (about 5.0 qt with filter on common fills).
Does recall 25V-175 cover the Cadillac ATS?
It covers certain 2017-2018 ATS vehicles among other GM models: electric power steering assist may fail, requiring greater steering effort at low speeds; dealers replace the EPS parts named in the campaign.
What generation is the Cadillac ATS?
1st generation for the US years this site tracks (2013-2019).