2013 Cadillac Ats engine problems

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Engine · AR

Found metal shavings in oil after 13 visits to 3 different dealerships. Engine had to be replaced. Under 100,000 mikes with a service contract

Filed Mar 3, 2025 · Engine · 191,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact stated that the A/c was independently turned off due to engine overheating. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact stated that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact added coolant, but the engine continued overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the stability track and engine warning lights illuminated and started flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic, who determined that the engine had misfired over 40,000 times. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

I’m writing here to state that the Cadillac with this VIN [XXX] IS A FRAUDULENT SALE my husband and I have experienced. The car show no damages on CarFax but when we took the car to a certified Cadillac dealership they said they were shocked we could even drive it. The catalytic Converter is completely missing along with several other computer systems issues. The car jumps up and down when you drive it, feels like horseback riding more than a car ride. Cadillac denied working on the car and advised us not to drive it at all Every single warning light that could be on the dash/odometer lit up approx 5mins of being on the highway. Throw the car in the junkyard where it belongs! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 7, 2022 · Engine · 52,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light or while slowing to approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and idling roughly. The contact stated that the check engine and driver’s assist warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that the motive power was reduced and the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the power steering failed to function as needed. The contact arrived at her destination and after restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality returned. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2021 · Engine · 103,200 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac ats. The contact stated that the vehicle had a faulty catalytic converter. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was informed of failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was outside of the warranty period. The failure mileage was approximately 103,200.

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 103,900 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Engine · 47,000 miles · IN

Timing cover is leaking oil from the gasket which is a very common problem according to other 2013 ats 2.0 owners. And when it leaks a massive amount of oil like it does the engine can seize up on the highway could and can result in an accident. The car only has 47,000 miles.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · AZ

I?m really upset my car when I got it had 92,000 miles first week I got it start to shutter then stall while at stop and shut off or driving on the freeway then just stall and loose pier and shut off very unsafe and I feel scared to drive this car I took it to so many shop and they all can?t find the issue on why it stalling and shutting off told cadillac dealer they said it needed update guess what did update and guess what still happening I've done all required maintenance change spark plugs keep up on oil. Change and etc still stalling while driving and at complete stop it not safe car to drive it just stalls and turn off took it to cadillac still nothing now it back in shop for the 14 time with cadillac gilbert az to see if they can find the issue and the fix I think this is gm cadillac issue with the computer that causing my car go into some type safe mode and make the car stall and shutter then turn off but when it on highway it drives fine then stalls . I?m for sure this is mechanical issue that has to do with something cadillac did and they need be responsible with this issue everyone tells me go dealer because the check engine like codes they don't recognize only cadillac well cadillac makes no since I think my computer system is making the car go into some type safe mode and shut off I've seen many complaints about this and it crazy and unsafe I've reported this to highway safety board and better business bureau and other places this doesn't make since you guys need provide solution for this issue .

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

Car won't drive past 40mph without serious shaking and vibrations. Have had the car towed multiple times and had multiple things fixed with the vehicle but still have major can't drive the car past 40mph. Last estimate dealer said it was the transmission. 4-5k to repair. Cadillac told me it was the coil rods which they replaced. Brought it back and I was told it was a pipe that was cracked going to the engine. Still have same problem. Had the tires and alignment checked. They said it was transmission. Brought to another place they thought it might be the engine. Issue are on the highway with speeds over 40mph.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Engine · 66,400 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac ats. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, it seized without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it failed to start. The contact had to wait approximately thirty minutes for the vehicle to return to normal. The vehicle was taken to oakes auto group (1009 us-82, greenville, ms 38701, (662) 335-2886), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was test driven, but the cause of the failure could not be determined and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,400.