NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
30 reportsClear category filter55,000 miles · May 23, 2022
Power Train
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. There was a howling sound coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The…
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The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. There was a howling sound coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle not been repaired due to the part being on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
NHTSA ODI #11465686
105,396 miles · Apr 11, 2022
Power Train
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway the transmission was shifting irregularly and the vehicle started to decelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the roadway an…
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The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway the transmission was shifting irregularly and the vehicle started to decelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the roadway and waited 10-15 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact was able to drive safely to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,396.
NHTSA ODI #11460393
Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 2021
Power Train
transmission shift cable detach. The gear selected does not change for the vehicle to operate correctly.
NHTSA ODI #11433272
122,000 miles · Sep 10, 2021
Power Train
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was engaged but the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission shift cable had detached, and the failure was relate…
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The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was engaged but the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission shift cable had detached, and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V338000 (Power Train). The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
NHTSA ODI #11432511
49,500 miles · Mar 5, 2021
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO OTHER GEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE RESTARTED AND SHIFTED INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO OTHER GEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE RESTARTED AND SHIFTED INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V338000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,500.
NHTSA ODI #11399290
24,000 miles · Jan 4, 2021
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED FROM AUTOMATIC TO AUTO-MANUAL MODE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MURPHY CADILLAC, INC. (174 E HIBISCUS BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901) AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFTER. THE CO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED FROM AUTOMATIC TO AUTO-MANUAL MODE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MURPHY CADILLAC, INC. (174 E HIBISCUS BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901) AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFTER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY PLACED ON THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AUGUST 2020. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED A VOUCHER TOWARD THE COST OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.
NHTSA ODI #11386513
42,182 miles · Oct 5, 2020
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK HOWEVER, THE SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP ROLLING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK HOWEVER, THE SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP ROLLING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PETRO NISSAN (6248 US-98, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED CADILLAC DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V338000 (POWER TRAIN) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,180.
NHTSA ODI #11362809
75,000 miles · Aug 12, 2020
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CEASED IN PARK. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ED MORSE CADILLAC TAMPA DEALER LOCATED AT 101 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33612, AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CEASED IN PARK. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ED MORSE CADILLAC TAMPA DEALER LOCATED AT 101 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33612, AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V338000 (POWER TRAIN) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL WAS CLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
NHTSA ODI #11348849
59,750 miles · Jul 20, 2020
Power TrainUnknown Or Other
REAR LEFT/REAR RIGHT AXLE SEALS LEAKING REPORTED TO ME ON 06/01/2020 WHILE 2014 ATS WAS IN FOR SERVICE FOR TIRES AND COOLANT LEAK MILEAGE 71,538. I WAS ADVISED IT'S A VERY SLOW DRIP AND IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF RIGHT AWAY BUT TO KEEP AN EYE ON IT VEBALLY OVER THE PHONE. I LOOKED BACK ON MY SERVICE RECORDS AND THE LEAK…
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REAR LEFT/REAR RIGHT AXLE SEALS LEAKING REPORTED TO ME ON 06/01/2020 WHILE 2014 ATS WAS IN FOR SERVICE FOR TIRES AND COOLANT LEAK MILEAGE 71,538. I WAS ADVISED IT'S A VERY SLOW DRIP AND IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF RIGHT AWAY BUT TO KEEP AN EYE ON IT VEBALLY OVER THE PHONE. I LOOKED BACK ON MY SERVICE RECORDS AND THE LEAK WAS DETECTED ON 03/20/2020 BY THE DEALER BUT R.0 CLOSURE DATE IS NOTED AS 03/18/2020 I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF A CRITICAL REPAIR NEEDED ON THE DRIVE AXLE (REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAK) ODOMETER ON 03/18/2020 59,750. THE SEALS SHOULD NOT BE BREAKING AT THIS MILEAGE... THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT'S A MASSIVE ISSUE WITH THE CADILLAC ATS. THIS IS GOING TO COST AROUND $1500.00 TO FIX NOW... WHICH IS OBSURD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE THE CAR LIKE THIS AS PER MANY ONLINE REPORTS THAT I'VE READ ONLINE.
NHTSA ODI #11340351
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2020
Power Train
CAR FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN STOPPED. CAR SHUTS DOWN WHEN STOPPING AT STOPLIGHTS STOPSIGNS. RPM'S FALL TO ZERO, THEN CAR SHUTS DOWN. SOMETIMES IT WILL SHUDDER BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN. WHEN STARTING CAR BACK UP, IT WILL SHUDDER AND SLOWLY TRY TO START. THIS HAS PUT ME IN SOME DANGEROUS SITUATIONS ON THE ROAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11331238
Official recalls
4Sep 3, 2015
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 & remedy
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 number for this recall is 15299.
Jul 24, 2015
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, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Consequence & remedy
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. Note this recall supersedes 15V-106.
Jul 23, 2014
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 condition such as a crash.
Consequence & remedy
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 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
Jun 19, 2014
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 & remedy
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 Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14179.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗