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2017 Cadillac ATS Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
18%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
34,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Cadillac ATS, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.

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.

“My headlight bulbs have been replaced and checked 2x by the used auto superstore which I will not name at this time ! and by the manufacturer (dealer) but once it’s dark out and the automatic brights come on and either both or one side goes completely out only to come back on sometimes or not at all which is very dangerous especially at night !”

NHTSA complaint #11510177, filed 2023-03

“They have terrible transmission that barely make it to 50,000 miles before problems start happening. Parts are not cheap at all it’s General Motors 8 speed transmissions my 2017 caddilac ATS is on its 2nd transmission and it’s already driving terrible I fear I may be left stranded next time this happens. The car has a new transmission with only over 37 thousand miles on the transmission.”

NHTSA complaint #11649157, filed 2025-03

“My Cadillac Cue screen is frozen and cracking, and apply play and GPS are no longer visible on the screen when driving. Instead, I would have to look down at my phone while I’m driving to use the gps.”

NHTSA complaint #11576479, filed 2024-03

“Cadillac ATS is sold with a faulty driver console. The console is known as the Cadillac User Experience (CUE). Faulty-console is a serious safety issue for the following reasons: 1. Driver distractions: loss of navigation and unexpected changes in radio and air-conditioning are constant distractions. These distractions take the driver's attention away from the roadway. They also force driver's to make unexpected stops on highways and roadways. 2. Customer profile: Cadillac ATS customers are mostly seniors and mature individuals. Constant distractions have amplified impact. …”

NHTSA complaint #11450216, filed 2022-02

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201829%
2017618%
201626%
2015413%
20142322%
20131711%

Other parts of the 2017 Cadillac ATS

Steering
13 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Cadillac ATS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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