2013 Cadillac ATS transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 14V338000Jun 19, 201490,750 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  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.

  Risk: 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 24, 2025PATransmission & Drivetrain

   Car has a shudder at acceleration acting as if it's in the wrong gear or shifts too soon seems like failing TCC in tge transmission not sure this issue could cause accidents due to car not accelerating fast enough with people behind you they could rear end you

   NHTSA complaint #11650155 · source
2. Filed Dec 19, 2024NVTransmission & Drivetrain

   My Vehicle will shift out of gear but will not move and there is a rattling sound when the gear is tried to be put back in park and rest of gears

   NHTSA complaint #11631694 · source
3. Filed Oct 24, 202487,000 miILTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and switching gears, the vehicle would not move forward or backward. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was possibly related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V338000 (Power Train). Another local independent mechanic was contacted for a second opinion and informed the contact that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11621735 · source
4. Filed Apr 16, 202486,000 miMATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V338000 (Power Train). The contact discovered that the recall was repaired, however, the failure occurred. The contact's husband was parked in the vehicle while shifting into drive, and the gear shifter became stuck in between park and drive. The contact turned the vehicle off; however, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…

   NHTSA complaint #11583376 · source
5. Filed Nov 15, 2023OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   Took it in 2 weeks ago for an oil changed and they replaced a camshaft solenoid saying that was causing my issues. I had to take it back yesterday and now they're telling me it's a torque converter or a transmission and it's going to cost me $3,500. After reviewing I think have GM has a lot of issues with this component . GM was aware of the situation and never fixed it. As I read through the technical Bulletin due to the cost so they have the consumers pick up the cost.

   NHTSA complaint #11555187 · source
6. Filed Sep 18, 2023150,000 miLATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive, the vehicle failed to shift out of park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V338000 (Power Train), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11545227 · source
7. Filed Aug 11, 2023FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   Second time shifter cable failed. Thankfully I was in park and not driving. I had it replaced in 2021 and now 2023 it did the same thing.

   NHTSA complaint #11538026 · source
8. Filed Jun 26, 202389,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact attempted to shift into reverse; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to shift out of drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the shifter cable was out of place. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11528990 · source
9. Filed Apr 6, 2023OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   Rear differential is a main issue with the 2013 Cadillac ATS I have read many complains I’m not understanding why there has yet to be a recall on the year an model there was a recall on the 2014 cts. But for the 2013 Ats the dealership said there was poor welding which caused leaks and that should have been and automatic recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11515821 · source
10. Filed Jan 23, 2023TNTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the gear shifter was stuck in park(P), while the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was in neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was related to…

    NHTSA complaint #11503162 · source
11. Filed Aug 13, 2022TNSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    2011 Cadillac ATS 3.6, Rear Differential went out, Repairmen has stated that this part is not available anywhere, and that Cadillac should have recalled this in the ATS, because there is a shortage of this part. Due to the inefficiency of the Rear Differential. But, Cadillac would have been out of a lot of money. Without this part, the Cadillac is undrivable.

    NHTSA complaint #11479166 · source
12. Filed Jun 8, 2022TXTransmission & Drivetrain

    While waiting for the car in front of me in the valet line, I put my 2013 Cadillac ATS in park. When it was my turn, I attempted to put the car back in drive to move forward, but the shifter was locked in the park position. I had my foot on the brake and when I took it off the car began rolling forward, even though the shifter was in the park position. The screen above the steering wheel as well as the light on the shifter indicated that my vehicle was in drive, even though…

    NHTSA complaint #11468230 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology