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Cadillac ATS 2015-2019
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- Price
- $33,215–$48,000
- MPG
- 26
- Strength: Strong driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average passenger space
How it scores for you10 scores
Class-leading chassis balance is hobbled by a cramped rear seat, a 10.4-cu-ft trunk, and frustrating CUE tech - a driver's car compromised everywhere else.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -5 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,500 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 56% of cars we track.
10.4 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the sedans we track.
Notoriously cramped rear seat and a 10.4 cu ft trunk, small even for a compact luxury sedan.
Alpha-platform chassis with near-perfect balance out-handled the 3 Series of its day; a genuine driver's sedan.
CUE touch-capacitive interface was widely criticized as laggy and failure-prone.
Firm sport tuning and snug front quarters; refined enough but not a comfort play.
Luxury brands like Cadillac tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls11 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
11 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2015–2018
- Steering — 12 complaints (2017)
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (2018)
- Powertrain — 11 complaints (2016)
2019
No recorded issues.
2018
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange
- RecallSteering: electric power assist system25V175000
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.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Rear differential. This part will be available after removal. This put me at risk of potentially locking up while driving. According to the dealership, Faulkner Cadillac, "found rear differential bearings damaged, causing noise in the rear end. The Rear Differential will need replaced." There were
2017
- RecallSteering: electric power assist system19V086000
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.
- RecallSteering: electric power assist system25V175000
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.
- Complaint clusterSteering12 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
Driving home message came up on the dash, saying, power steering problem. Next thing you know, it was extremely hard to turn the wheel left or right.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Transmission fluid temperature sensor in the 8 speed automatic 8L90 transmission from GM is a known issue. Causes vehicle to shift/jerk erratically especially in stop and go traffic.
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In center console there is a dual USB port for either charging or data for CarPlay. When two phones are plugged in and charging, and one phone is in passengers hand, while vehicle is in motion or stopped, the airbag warning light will illuminate. When the phone is removed from passenger seat, airba
2016
- RecallVisibility: sun/moon roof assembly15V463000
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
- RecallVisibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system15V558000
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
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module26V329000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain11 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, not sure what is happening but car does seem to overheat off and on especially when radio is turned on
- Complaint clusterAirbags5 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Air bag dashboard light is on
2015
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages15V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
- RecallVisibility: sun/moon roof assembly15V463000
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
- RecallVisibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system15V558000
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
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module26V329000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
- Complaint clusterSteering6 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
I bought my car from a dealership. Owned it for 2yrs 2mo. 107k miles First issue came up after 3-4 months. Faulty power steering. Took it to service at a dealership they said I would need my wire harness assembly replaced as well as a steering gear. Problem still persists. Also one of the mechanics
Cost to own$23,600 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$33,215–$48,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,500/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
32
Combined MPG
26
Horsepower
335 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
10.4 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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