2013 Cadillac ATS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 30%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,320miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Cadillac ATS, 30% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,320 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I was driving on the highway my car started to move like it was going to quit on me, I get my car serviced frequently and have replaced the sparkplugs and coil, changed all the gaskets, and I almost got into an accident because the stabilititrack light came on and car did not want to work as it should. This is the second time this has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11339389, filed 2020-07, 103,900 miles“Several times when slowing down or coming to a complete stop at a red light or stop sign the vehicle shudders and shut off have to restart it I've almost been hit a few times the major problem I'd like to have a low idle or something I don't understand”
NHTSA complaint #11265940, filed 2019-10, 95,000 miles“I have a 2013 ATS 6 speed . A couple weeks after I got it will stall when slowing down to make a complete stop. It stopped for about a month then it continued again. It would happen as often as twice a week to a couple times a month. My car now has over 3k miles and it still happens. I noticed I has not been as frequent as previous months but it still happens once in a while.”
NHTSA complaint #10549533, filed 2013-10, 200 miles“I have experienced an intermittent shudder/jerkiness in the past month while driving the vehicle at low speeds. Today, while slowing and turning into a parking lot, the engine shut off and I coasted the vehicle into a parking space and stopped. I turned on the ignition and the car started immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565692, filed 2014-02, 11,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 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.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac ATS
46 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsBrakes
17 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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