2016 CADILLAC ATS-V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V
The 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 22ND I WAS GOING TO A CAR MEET. ON MY WAY TO THE MEET I WAS HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH MY CAR. THE RADIO AND MY SEATS WERE ACTING WEIRD. THE RADIO WOULD TURN UP AND DOWN BY ITSELF AND THE HEATED SEATS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. I GOT TO THE MEET AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. ON MY WAY HOME I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR WAS DOING THE SAME THING AND ABOUT A FEW MILES FROM MY HOUSE I STARTED TO SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING. I WAS PULLING OVER WHEN SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THERE WHERE FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. I SLAMMED THE CAR IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT JUST IN TIME AS THE CAR WAS CONSUMED IN FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 AND BEDFORD FIRE AND POLICE RESPONDED WITHIN MINUTES. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. I BELIEVE THERE WAS AN ISSUE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENT. I'M JUST HAPPY I DIDN'T HAVE ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 22ND I WAS GOING TO A CAR MEET. ON MY WAY TO THE MEET I WAS HAVING SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH MY CAR. THE RADIO AND MY SEATS WERE ACTING WEIRD. THE RADIO WOULD TURN UP AND DOWN BY ITSELF AND THE HEATED SEATS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. I GOT TO THE MEET AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. ON MY WAY HOME I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR WAS DOING THE SAME THING AND ABOUT A FEW MILES FROM MY HOUSE I STARTED TO SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING. I WAS PULLING OVER WHEN SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THERE WHERE FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. I SLAMMED THE CAR IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT JUST IN TIME AS THE CAR WAS CONSUMED IN FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 AND BEDFORD FIRE AND POLICE RESPONDED WITHIN MINUTES. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. I BELIEVE THERE WAS AN ISSUE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENT. I'M JUST HAPPY I DIDN'T HAVE ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SLOWLY OR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY ROUGH BETWEEN THE LOWER GEARS ON UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS AND WILL HOLD A GEAR HANGING WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE OR ACCELERATE AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY LUNGE FORWARD AND CAUSE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT AS IT BECOMES HARD TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES SUDDENLY
Safety Rating for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V
General Motors, LLC has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-NA-003 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a chirp, squeak noise heard coming from the rear of vehicle.
13-03-10-001I — WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information on summer tire performance and tire cold weather cracking.
PIP5707A — ENGINE
This Preliminary information communicates that a restriction through the Technical Assistance Center has been placed on the 3.6L LF4 engine.
N202298790 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Emissons Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emissions recall involving certain vehiclest hat are equipped with a twin-turbo engine and a manual transmission. If a malfunction causes the air-fuel mixture in onecombustion cylinder of the engine to differ from other cylinders, the Engine Control Module (ECM)...
N202298790 — POWER TRAIN
Emissons Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emissions recall involving certain vehiclest hat are equipped with a twin-turbo engine and a manual transmission. If a malfunction causes the air-fuel mixture in onecombustion cylinder of the engine to differ from other cylinders, the Engine Control Module (ECM)...
N202298790 — ENGINE
Emissons Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emissions recall involving certain vehiclest hat are equipped with a twin-turbo engine and a manual transmission. If a malfunction causes the air-fuel mixture in onecombustion cylinder of the engine to differ from other cylinders, the Engine Control Module (ECM)...
PIP5372B — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the turbochargers for the ATS-V LF4 engine are on part restriction through General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. Prior to calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center please reference the latest...
PIC6276B — SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information document communicates direction to the dealership technicians to aid them in diagnosing a suspension noise related to these vehicles.
PIP5372A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS FOR THE ATS-V LF4 ENGINE ARE ON PART RESTRICTION THROUGH GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. DEALER WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. PRIOR TO CALLING GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER PLEASE REFERENCE THE LATEST...
PIP5336A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A REAR AXLE OFF MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. TECHNICIAN VERIFIES THE EXACT MESSAGE THAT THE CUSTOMER REPORTED. A SERVICE REAR AXLE MESSAGE WOULD HAVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE S STORED AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED...
Showing 10 of 20 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 CADILLAC ATS-V
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ATS-V
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- 2018 CADILLAC ATS-V — 0 complaints
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