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2017 Cadillac ATS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2017 Cadillac ATS, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
32
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–26
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2017 Cadillac ATS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 25V175000 Reported 934 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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.

    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…

  2. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 19V086000 Reported 26,772 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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.

    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.

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Cadillac ATS have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,895 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 12 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Transmission fluid temperature sensor in the 8 speed automatic 8L90 transmission from GM is a known issue. Causes vehicle to shift/jerk erratically especially in stop and go traffic.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 26, 2026 · Power train

“Driving home message came up on the dash, saying, power steering problem. Next thing you know, it was extremely hard to turn the wheel left or right.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2026 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2017 Cadillac ATS (ATS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–26 mpg
City / Highway19–22 / 27–32
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/2.5/3.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8); Manual 6-spd

Compare Cadillac ATS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac ATS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2013 Cadillac ATS6160
2014 Cadillac ATS4104
2015 Cadillac ATS429
2016 Cadillac ATS332
2017 Cadillac ATS232
2018 Cadillac ATS221
2019 Cadillac ATS02

Checking a specific 2017 Cadillac ATS

How do I know if my 2017 Cadillac ATS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Cadillac ATS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V086000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Cadillac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.