2014 Cadillac ATS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Cadillac ATS, 5% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Cadillac ATS has a pervasive issue whereby the windshield is de-laminating. In extreme cases the bubbles extend downward and interfere with visibility. Almost all ATS vehicles in hot climates have this defect, mine included.”
NHTSA complaint #11032943, filed 2017-10, 67,000 miles“The car has a cracked cue screen from the inside which operates all the functions for defrosting, air-conditioning, and heating. The only way to use any of the air/heat is to have the auto button. The options on the steering wheel do not work at all. This has now become a very very severe safety issue when driving the vehicle and you need to have the front windshield clear. I also subscribe to siriusxm radio and you cannot use the radio at all from the cue system or the steering wheel to change the channels or volume. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122855, filed 2018-08, 58,000 miles“Stated recall was to repair the automatic shut off of the rear window defogger/defroster. It was supposedly resolved by deactivating the shut off mechanism. Supposedly, if the automatic shut-off did not activate, the contacts could fail and there could be a fire. My concern is what happens now if I forget to shut off the defroster/defogger. In the manual it says the system was timed for a set time, then would shut off. Then the automatic control supposedly would turn the defroster/defogger back on but for a shorter interval. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809809, filed 2015-12“The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v558000 (visibility) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10778939, filed 2015-10Related recalls
- 15V558000Sep 3, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the…Covers: Cadillac ATS 2013–2016
- 15V463000Jul 24, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles…Covers: Cadillac ATS 2013–2016
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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Cadillac ATS
30 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Cadillac ATS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology