2017 Cadillac Ats Safety Report
2017 Cadillac ATS Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Cadillac Ats
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Cadillac Ats. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (30) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Steering | Compare steering issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Cadillac Ats with 2 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Cadillac Ats before buying across this generation. |
Cadillac Ats Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Cadillac Ats years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac Ats | 20 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Cadillac Ats | 32 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Cadillac Ats | 2 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Cadillac Ats | 27 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Cadillac Ats Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Cadillac Ats, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Steering
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Cadillac onlyPower Train
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Cadillac onlyUnknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Cadillac onlyService Brakes
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Cadillac onlyWheels
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Wheels issues Cadillac onlyBack Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Cadillac onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Cadillac Ats
Reliability Score
The 2017 Cadillac Ats receives a reliability score of 72 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2017 Cadillac Ats
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Cadillac Ats:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Assist System Recalled due to potential loss of power steering functionality, posing a safety risk. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Causes car to shudder or shake/vibrate at lower speeds and lower RPM, leading to rough shifting and hesitation. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Cue Infotainment System Has failed twice, causing issues with the screen freezing, cracking, and loss of GPS and map functionality. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Brake System Reported issues with brake pedal failure while attempting to stop the vehicle at high speeds. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Cadillac Ats:
Electric power assist system issues are common.
Transmission problems are frequent.
CUE system failures are reported.
Brake pedal issues are occasional.
Recall Details for the 2017 Cadillac Ats
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Cadillac Ats by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Cadillac Ats
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Cadillac Ats with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
I have replaced two brand new tires on the back right. I then saw that there was a TSB for the very issue im having with my vehicle. A slow loss of air from the back right tire. The TSB link is https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId11017016 Its a slow.loss of air that eventually ends you up with a blown tire on the side of the road which has happened twice to me now. There is no location on the vehicle fo...
My Que Screen has webbed and makes it impossible to view my screen, important vehicles warnings and my maps for directions. This has been a recall in the past. Prior to me owning my vehicle. I can’t believe Cadillac installed junk in their vehicles. A third party is a direct extension of YoUR business. Do better. This is horrible. I demand a recall repair. If this was known and you all didn’t want...
In center console there is a dual USB port for either charging or data for CarPlay. When two phones are plugged in and charging, and one phone is in passengers hand, while vehicle is in motion or stopped, the airbag warning light will illuminate. When the phone is removed from passenger seat, airbag warning light turns off. This will happen any number of times and is very easy to reproduce issue....
1. The transmission shudders at high speeds and at low speeds it either hesitates to shift gears or it lurches forward causing a rough shifting of gears. 2. I feel as though when I am braking and my car lurches forward, sometimes I have to brake even harder just to get the car to stop in time. This has caused me to almost hit pedestrians and/or other car. At high speeds, when the transmission shu...
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...
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.
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to maneuver, with the service power steering message displayed. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact was able to...
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.
My air bag light randomly appeared and has been on for at about year now the dealership wants me to pay a ridiculous amount of money for all of these safety hazards including to fix my “airbag sensor” when I have never used the airbags. I am the one and only owner of the car which I purchased directly from the Ed Morse bayview Cadillac dealership. Faulty airbags and or sensors are a huge safety ha...
The Cadillac CUE Infotainment system has failed for the second time. Device was replaced 2 years ago
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 !
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was very stiff and hard to depress causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact drove off the roadway to avoid a collision and activated the parking brake and shifted to park(P) causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. During the fai...
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 ...
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...
Transmission causes car to shudder or shake/vibrate at lower speeds and lower rpm (auto shifting) It's been like this since it was purchased. If you perform manual shifting at 2500 RPM's or higher you don't experience the same shake/vibration. Ron Craft Cadillac says it's performing as expected.
THE CUE ON MY CADILLAC 2018 ATS JUST STOP WORKING , I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT MILLIONS ,OF CADILLAC OWNERS CUE HAS STOPPED WORKING. MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES, I GOT IT NEW IN 2018 JUNE. PLEASE HELP US WITH THIS PROBLEM. MY NAME IS[XXX] ,EMAIL ADDRESS [XXX] PHONE [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DROPS TO E. THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK AT TIMES YOU HAVE TO TURN OFF THE CAR TO GET IT TO WORK.
AT MAJOR INTERSECTION WAS AT A STOP RED LIGHT. BEGAN ACCELERATING VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LIGHT ENGINE TURNED ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK AT FIRST GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 20MPH. THIS HAPPENED AS I TRIED PASSING A VEHICLE IN FRONT TO LATER MAKE A TURN. THE CAR HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES. REPORTED TO CADILLAC THEY ASKED THAT I REPORT AS A LEMON MEANWHILE THIS IS A LEASE VEHICLE.
TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS ON LIGHT ACCELERATION (WORST AT AROUND 50 MPH) GENERAL ACCELERATION FEELS SIMILAR TO AN ENGINE MISFIRE WITH INTERMITTENT DROPS IN POWER. SOME TIMES TRANSMISSION CAN SHIFT HARD AND HAVE A BANG, JARRING FEELING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V086000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE THE PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH DUTTON MOTOR COMPANY (8201 AUTO DR, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951) 687-2020). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PART WAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE; HOW...
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Cadillac Ats
Has the 2017 CADILLAC ATS been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 CADILLAC ATS has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 CADILLAC ATS have?
The 2017 CADILLAC ATS has 30 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
The 2017 CADILLAC ATS does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 CADILLAC ATS involve steering (9 complaints), power train (4 complaints), unknown or other (3 complaints). Other affected components include service brakes, wheels, back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2017 CADILLAC ATS have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2017 CADILLAC ATS out of 30 total complaints (3.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 CADILLAC ATS have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 CADILLAC ATS in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CADILLAC ATS.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CADILLAC ATS.
Should I buy a 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 CADILLAC ATS is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 30 complaints, 2 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 CADILLAC ATS are: 1. STEERING (9 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (4 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 4. SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints), 5. WHEELS (1 complaints). STEERING is the single most-reported problem area with 9 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
Be cautious of potential steering and transmission issues, and consider the reliability of the infotainment system before purchasing. The 2017 CADILLAC ATS has 30 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
The 2017 CADILLAC ATS receives a reliability score of 72/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 30 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electric Power Assist System and Transmission.
What are the known issues with the 2017 CADILLAC ATS?
Known issues with the 2017 CADILLAC ATS include: Electric Power Assist System, Transmission, CUE Infotainment System, Brake System. These are based on patterns found across 30 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Cadillac ATS?
Yes, there are recalls for the electric power assist system due to potential loss of power steering functionality.
What are the common issues with the transmission?
The transmission often shudders at high and low speeds, causing rough shifting and hesitation.
Is the infotainment system reliable?
The CUE infotainment system has failed twice, causing issues with the screen freezing and GPS functionality.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential steering and transmission issues, and consider the reliability of the infotainment system before purchasing.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Cadillac Ats
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Cadillac Ats. The data includes 30 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13