2017 Cadillac ATS AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Cadillac ATS AWD; the most frequently affected component is steering — electric power assist system. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints32

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 25V175000 · 20 Mar 2025

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 19V086000 · 07 Feb 2019

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering12 · 38%

Electrical system6 · 19%

Unknown or other6 · 19%

Power train5 · 16%

Engine3 · 9%

Air bags2 · 6%

Service brakes2 · 6%

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…
Electrical system · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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.
Power train · May 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The Cadillac CUE Infotainment system has failed for the second time. Device was replaced 2 years ago
Electrical system · Sep 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

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.
Electrical system · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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