2017 Cadillac ATS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac ATS. The most-reported areas: Steering (13), Electrical System (6), Unknown Or Other (6).
Key takeaways
- 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 18% |
| Power Train | 5 | 15% |
| Engine | 3 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 3% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Cadillac ATS 2DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-14
My 2017 Cadillac ATS had the Electric Power Steering failed and I found a recall for the same year make and model went to the dealer and they said my vin isn't part of that recall but this vehicle has 49K miles and there was no reason it failed. They need to expand the recall.
Power Train - filed 2026-05-26
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.
Steering - filed 2026-04-25
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.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.