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2017 Cadillac Ats Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac Ats, most often about the steering (39% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Ats model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.

Complaints33
Recalls2
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2017 Cadillac Ats problems

  1. Steering

    13 complaints · 39%

    I have a 2017 Cadillac Ats and the problem with the power steering has still not been resolved this is a critical issue with driving as a 69 year old I now have become hesitant to drive the car not only for my safety but others if the steering fails and I cause an accident I believe gm needs to buy the car back before…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 22,400 miles
    My power steering stops working several times a day at least 4-5 days a week. This is very dangerous, as I can not turn the vehicle without using all of my upper body strength. This has happened to me several times while driving 70 MPH down the highway and in downtown chicago traffic. I fear for my safety and Cadillac…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 50,247 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    6 complaints · 18%

    The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Ats. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (les stanford chevrolet, 21711 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124). The dealer diagnosed the vehicle, but the contact was unaware of the results. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 34,000 miles

  3. Electrical

    6 complaints · 18%

  4. Transmission

    5 complaints · 15%

    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.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 13,000 miles
    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. Reported to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 10,000 miles

  5. Engine

    3 complaints · 9%

    The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Ats. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (les stanford chevrolet, 21711 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124). The dealer diagnosed the vehicle, but the contact was unaware of the results. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 34,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2017 Cadillac Ats recalls

  1. Steering: electric power assist system

    NHTSA 25V175000 · March 20, 2025 · 934 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 15, 2025. Owners may contact cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n252497020.

    Full defect summary

    General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 cadillac cts, 2017-2018 cadillac ats, chevrolet camaro, and chevrolet corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (eps) assist may fail.

  2. Steering: electric power assist system

    NHTSA 19V086000 · February 7, 2019 · 26,772 vehicles

    Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began june 13, 2019. Gm' number for this recall is n182182760.

    Full defect summary

    General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 cadillac cts, and 2017 cadillac ats, chevrolet camaro, and chevrolet corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (eps) assist system may fail.

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 2017 Cadillac Ats

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Ats?
By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (13 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac Ats have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 20, 2025 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2017 a bad year for the Cadillac Ats?
It is the 3rd most complained-about Ats model year since 2000, with 33 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.

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