2013 Cadillac ATS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,800miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Cadillac ATS, 11% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall was issued for my airbags. Nothing happened. My airbags were deemed to be dangerous/recalled/ same with my steering wheel (2).. Same for rear brakes. Your questions are not relevant. Nothing happened. Rather recall was announced on airbags, steering wheel (2) and on my rear brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11232942, filed 2019-07, 37,000 miles“Takata recall there has been no incident re the 2013 ATS. The issue originated with recall notices to my dealer and to me re (1) steering (2) air bags (3) brakes. The airbag issue involves continual warning by light and by sound re the driver's side airbag. Dealer secretary states that she has notices for all three (above) to be recalled. Dealer garage, however, states that the only recall was steering and have recently repaired the steering. I recall receiving recall notices at my home but no longer have them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255602, filed 2019-09, 35,000 miles“I was pulling in to a parking spot behind a car at a very low speed when I pressed the brakes for the car to stop, instead it accelerated and smashed in to a car in front of me. I tried pressing the brakes harder in order to avoid the impact and the car did not respond.”
NHTSA complaint #10553831, filed 2013-11, 7,500 miles“Takata recall this inquiry is not the result of any incident but the result of recall notices sent to my dealers and to myself re (1) steering wheel (2) brakes and (3) air bags. The steering wheel has been addressed and supposedly fixed. The dealer secretary states that there is also a recall on brakes and on airbags but dealer garage denies such. I also received recall notices via posted mail but no longer have the documents. The continuing airbag lights and sound still notify me that there is a problem with the driver-side airbags. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255814, filed 2019-09, 35,000 miles“From 3/2013 to 3/2019 a 3 year period I have replaced all tires 3 times due to irregular wear inside, now experiencing roaring noise from read wheel. Tires were continually rotated during regular services with the rear passenger tire light illuminated showing low pressure low, dealer was advised on each occurrence prior to receiving service . The transmission shift cable disengaged on 8/31/2018 the dealer charged me for repairs when this was part of a recall prior to my owning the car, and was not available to me at the time of purchase carfax did not disclose”
NHTSA complaint #11219857, filed 2019-06, 42,199 milesRelated recalls
- 13V220000May 24, 2013General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013…Covers: Cadillac ATS 2013, XTS 2013, Chevrolet Sonic 2013 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010562Oct 9, 2024This bulletin provides information on possible normal brake drag caused by the vehicle parked for an extended period of time.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10245397Nov 9, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10244694Oct 12, 2023This bulletin provides information on possible normal brake drag caused by the vehicle parked for an extended period of time.
- 10243979Sep 18, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10239058Jun 19, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10234622Apr 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac ATS
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac ATS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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