KnownCarProblems2014 Cadillac Ats Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Cadillac Ats, most often about the transmission (29% of complaints, typically around 52,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Ats model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Cadillac Ats problems
Transmission
30 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
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…
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 driverâs 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…
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
The vehicle shakes while idling,happens all the time. The dealer ship verified that there is engine vibration due to defect in engine motor mounts. Its very scary feeling. Feels like the engine will shut off.
As I was driving my screen went blank while I was using my navigation system to get around and ended up being lost and had to stop and ask for directions on how to get back home. The cue system went down.
Electrical
18 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
54,189 miles on car currently. Since june of 2019 my car/engine will completely shut off at a red light, or a coming to a stop sign (basically completely stopped or coming to a stop). Its even shut off while in reverse. When this happens, the gear is still in drive. So I then have to put the car in park,press the…
As I was driving my screen went blank while I was using my navigation system to get around and ended up being lost and had to stop and ask for directions on how to get back home. The cue system went down.
Engine
15 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
The "check engine" indicator came on, soon thereafter, "stabilitrak" and "engine power is reduced" indicators came on. Ten minutes later, the car shut down in the middle of the highway. After 10-15 minutes, the car started up again with the "check engine" light still on. Car was repaired at a Cadillac dealership.…
2.0t engine has had piston failure at ~7,000 mile and again at ~13,000 miles. This seems to be known issue at: http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/Cadillac-Ats-performance-forum/613529-2-0t-bad-pistons-roll-call.html.
Steering
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.
Intermittent electric power steering assist failures. Failures seem to occur most often when the car is cold and backing out of drive way or parking spaces. Power steering will work for a very short period then fail leaving typically when in the middle of a backing maneuver when leaving my drive and entering traffic.…
The car fails to audibly indicate to the driver that the turning signals have been engaged. Instead of a click, chime, or other indicator, there is silence. The result is that the driver does not have feedback from the vehicle indicating / verifying that that a turn signal has been engaged. The driver may become…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
3 rims/wheels bent under normal driving conditions under 11,000 miles from new, due to poor quality and improper design, causing a vibration in the vehicle.
I called the dealership (katherine cole who sold US the run flat tires), tweeted gm. No one at this point has been the least bit interested in what I had I to say. After my crash, on august 11, 2014, I have found several other Ats owners that experience the same exact issue..my daughter and I suffered terrible…
Air bags
7 complaints · 7%I called the dealership (katherine cole who sold US the run flat tires), tweeted gm. No one at this point has been the least bit interested in what I had I to say. After my crash, on august 11, 2014, I have found several other Ats owners that experience the same exact issue..my daughter and I suffered terrible…
While driving 70 MPH on an interstate; drove into rough median going at a downhill angle. Hit two culverts (made of steel and concrete), one of which sent the car airborne. The car landed into oncoming interstate traffic and did a 180 turn before coming to a rest. The strut came up through the hood of the car, and the…
Suspension
5 complaints · 5%I have 2014 Ats Cadillac 4.0 t ( with run flat tires)..when it rains while I'm driving at speed over 35 MPH or higher my vehicle will hydroplane but will jump right back because of the stabilitrak stability control system. This was the most terrifying thing to experience. I had to pull over and get myself together. I…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Cadillac Ats recalls
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module to remove the automatic rear defogger "on" function, free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2015. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 15299.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 cadillac ats sedan vehicles manufactured april 23, 2012, to september 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate, free of charge. The recall began on august 19, 2015. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 15568. Note this recall supersedes 15v-106.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 cadillac ats vehicles manufactured april 25, 2012, to june 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems."
Seats
Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14340.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 buick encore and cadillac ats; 2014 cadillac cts, elr, chevrolet caprice and ss vehicles; and 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'park' position, the transmission may not be in 'park.' if the vehicle is not in the 'park' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiti
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early august 2014. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 14179.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cadillac ats vehicles manufactured april 23, 2012, to march 20, 2014, and 2014 cadillac cts vehicles manufactured june 10, 2013, to march 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Cadillac Ats
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac Ats?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (30 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); other or unspecified (23 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); electrical (18 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac Ats have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 3, 2015 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Cadillac Ats?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Ats model year since 2000, with 104 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.