2013 Cadillac Ats power train problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Cadillac Ats — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car has a shudder at acceleration acting as if it's in the wrong gear or shifts too soon seems like failing TCC in tge transmission not sure this issue could cause accidents due to car not accelerating fast enough with people behind you they could rear end you”
filed Mar 24, 2025
“My Vehicle will shift out of gear but will not move and there is a rattling sound when the gear is tried to be put back in park and rest of gears”
filed Dec 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket…Campaign 14V338000 · Jun 19, 2014
Power Train problems in other Ats years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ats | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 Ats | 5 | 16% |
| 2016 Ats | 10 | 31% |
| 2015 Ats | 5 | 17% |
| 2014 Ats | 28 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Cadillac Ats
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.