2017 Cadillac ATS recalls and problems

The 2017 Cadillac ATS has 2 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

Pictured: a 2016 model; the 2017 may differ in details. Photo: 2016 Cadillac Ats by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2017 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 ATS model years — 3rd most.

2recalls

33complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

33,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Steering

Mar 20, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V175000 · 934 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Steering

Feb 7, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V086000 · 26,772 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other6

Back Over Prevention1

Electronic Stability Control1

Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Cadillac ATS years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac ATS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Cadillac ATS, the latest from Mar 20, 2025 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (13), electrical system (6), unknown or other (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.