2013 Cadillac Ats: check engine light

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 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 Feb 28, 2021 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · TX

Check engine light came on 2.5.21. Took it to the dealer and it needed a hose and sensor which was fixed. On the multipoint inspection,it was noted that there is a safety issue. The rear differential was leaking which can cause the tires to seize while driving. The car only has 63k miles on it. It is a 2013 cadillac ats turbo.the manufacturer's warranty expired and they will not cover the replacement.however, I did find a recall on the cts model. I also see a large amount of complaints on the ats model, as well. The dealer quoted me $5k to replace the differential with only a 1 year warranty. I believe this is a result of poor quality and craftmanship and that there should be a recall on the ats models, as well. The fact that they only offer a 1 year warranty is also concerning. This would reflect they know of the issue, and will only cover it for the shortest amount possible.

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 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 Jan 20, 2020 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · GA

I took my car in for service on january 8, 2020 to southtowne gmc in newnan,ga . I was having problems with what appeared to be the transmission. I told the service person my car was taking a little time once I put it in drive mode. The service gentleman took a han held device and placed it under the dashboard of the vehicle and told me it was not detecting a problem. He checked the dashboard and noticed the check engine light was not on. I told him I wanted a diagnostic test done, he said since it was not detecting a problem it does no good to do a diagnostic. He never informed me about problems with transmission with this model vehicle. He told me there was nothing he could do, that he was swamped with repairs and that if I wanted him to check my transmission I would have to come back in march. I was able to drive the car away. One week later the car barely moves. Barely goes into gear. I have not driven the car since january 15, 2020. Can I get some help please.