2017 Cadillac ATS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 39%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,324miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Cadillac ATS, 39% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,324 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.
“I have a 2017 Cadillac ATS and the problem with the power steering has still not been resolved this is a critical issue with driving as a 69 year old I now have become hesitant to drive the car not only for my safety but others if the steering fails and I cause an accident I believe GM needs to buy the car back before somebody is killed or injured a recall on a 2017 should not happen”
NHTSA complaint #11184166, filed 2019-03, 22,400 miles“My power steering stops working several times a day at least 4-5 days a week. This is very dangerous, as I can not turn the vehicle without using all of my upper body strength. This has happened to me several times while driving 70 MPH down the highway and in downtown chicago traffic. I fear for my safety and Cadillac will not do anything to fix this. I have contact my Cadillac dealer and Cadillac directly. I would like my vehicle purchased back from me. I can not continue to drive this vehicle and feel safe.”
NHTSA complaint #11220920, filed 2019-06, 50,247 miles“My 2017 Cadillac ATS had the Electric Power Steering failed and I found a recall for the same year make and model went to the dealer and they said my vin isn't part of that recall but this vehicle has 49K miles and there was no reason it failed. They need to expand the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11771169, filed 2026-10“On 3/17/2019 I received notification stating a recall for loss of power steering. I contacted the dealership, and they concluded that there was no remedy available. I contacted GM and was told there was no remedy available at this time, and that this was not a safety issue. I am concerned though as the documentation I have provided states the following: a loss of power steering while driving slow speeds or around curves can easily cause a crash .”
NHTSA complaint #11192031, filed 2019-03“The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to Auto Repair Garage, where a routine inspection was performed, and the contact was informed that no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure progressively increased. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11658980, filed 2025-05Related recalls
- 25V175000Mar 20, 2025General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric…Covers: Cadillac ATS 2017–2018, CTS 2016–2018, Chevrolet Corvette 2017–2018 +1 more
- 19V086000Feb 7, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric…Covers: Cadillac ATS 2017, CTS 2016–2018, Chevrolet Corvette 2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Cadillac ATS
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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