Transmission drags. When stopping the car jerks bad and sometimes proceeds to accelerate. When at a stop auto start has a hard jerk I reported this problem to Cadillac dealership when I first got the car. They claim they couldn't find an issue. The touch pad goes out frequently.
Engine & cooling
2016 Cadillac ATS Engine problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Cadillac ATS's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on March 5, 2024. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
While arriving at stop lights the caddillac roughly shifts down jolting the whole vehicle. Around 1500 rpms whether its sitting or just passing 1500 rpms the whole vehicle shutters and vibrates aggresively until around 2000 rpm. Rpms jump up and down between 1000 and 3000 rpms
There was a shudder to the vehicle while in motion and it lurches forward like it skips gears when going from reverse into drive and often from increase speed
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 cadillac ats. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle made loud noises and decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to red noland cadillac (719-633-4633, located at 990 motor city dr, colorado springs, co 80905) and the contact was informed that there was no one available to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was referred to alpine buick gmc south (719-301-2573, located at 1313 motor city dr, colorado springs, co 80905) where the technician stated that the vehicle would...
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not be inspected right away. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust pipe detached and caused carbon monoxide to blow inside the vehicle. The technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated that there was no dealer that was willing to take the vehicle. While driving around looking for dealers, the contact became ill and received medical attention. The doctor informed the contact that her illness would have been fatal had she not received medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to send a tow truck. The contact informed the manufacturer that there was no need for a tow truck, rather speak with either of the dealers to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer did not assist. The vehicle was later taken to lewis chevrolet cadillac of garden city (620-275-7171, located at 1903 us-50 bus, garden city, ks 67846) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the exhaust system. The contact called the manufacturer and stated that she did not feel safe retrieving or driving the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 16,700.
While driving on the freeway the engine lost power and I had to pull over to avoid a possible accident. Got a flashing check engine light and stablitrack light came on. Took it to the dealer they got p0300 code. Had to replace the piston and rings. Only 70250 miles and gm would not completely cover the cost of the repairs, I had to pay $1000.
Cadillac ATS engine complaints by year
ATS engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data