2014 CADILLAC ATS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
140
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
128
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 CADILLAC ATS
The 2014 CADILLAC ATS has received a total of 140 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 128 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (27 complaints), Unknown Or Other (23 complaints), and Electrical System (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS, potentially affecting up to 374,567 vehicles.
Recall 15V558000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
| 96,145 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V463000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 63,665 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 14V338000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 90,750 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V446000 — SEATS
| 124,007 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS
140 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Camera System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalinfotainmentvideo Touchscreenmonitorunit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle transmission shift cable failed. This part is considered recalled, but GM is refusing to fix.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 83,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 128,555.
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the "Power Steering Fault Drive with Care" message was displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact researched and was became aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. A dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
My airbag system light has been on now for over two years. My exact vehicle the prior year and after has had a recalled and mine has been missed. GMC wants 2000.00 to replace my airbag situation and my car only has 66000 miles on it for god sakes. Please have my model vin on recall list so my passengers will be safe. This is the second time I have emailed you and no response was given yet. Please recall my airbags.
Rear differential issue
Safety Rating for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS
The 2014 CADILLAC ATS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS
General Motors, LLC has issued 128 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99-04-20-002O — POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
PIC6123G — LANE DEPARTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for the adaptive cruise control or lane keep assist unavailable message in the driver?s information center after the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight and high ambient temperatures. The cameras electronic control unit?s internal operating temperature range is -40 degrees...
20-NA-138 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
05-00-89-072F — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
PIP5790B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates a corrosion, coolant / engine oil contamination concern of the terminals located in the ECM connectors. This document is an aide for technicians to diagnose and locate a resistance concern associated with these terminals. This condition can set various trouble codes and illuminate the MIL, make the engine...
13444 — EQUIPMENT
Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Protection Expires with Base Warranty. Equipped with 6-Speed Manual Transmission (M3L)
PIC5733C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a Diagnostic Trouble Code B2625 Symptom Code 02. Technician should not replace the Body Control Module for this concern. Technician should disconnect the battery negative terminal for 30 seconds. Technician can now reconnect the battery. The Diagnostic Trouble...
PIC6123C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for the adaptive cruise control or lane keep assist unavailable message in the driver?s information center after the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight and high ambient temperatures. The cameras electronic control unit?s internal operating temperature range is -40 degrees...
PIC6013E — LANE DEPARTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a "ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE" message on the Driver Information Center when attempting to activate the cruise. Technician will need to perform a Multi Axis Sensor yaw rate sensor learn procedure. If needed, also perform the Long...
18NA246 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the oil if excessive fuel has been found in the oil and the cause of the DTC set. Also replacing the PCV valve in camshaft cover and updating the ECM with latest software.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ATS
- 2013 CADILLAC ATS — 255 complaints
- 2014 CADILLAC ATS (current)
- 2015 CADILLAC ATS — 39 complaints
- 2016 CADILLAC ATS — 40 complaints
- 2017 CADILLAC ATS — 39 complaints
- 2018 CADILLAC ATS — 25 complaints
- 2019 CADILLAC ATS — 4 complaints
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