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2017 Cadillac ATS recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 2 US recalls for the 2017 Cadillac ATS, and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

2US recalls
0urgent recalls
33owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (2)

Steering: electric power assist system

2025-03-20 · campaign 25V175000 · 934 vehicles

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 and remedy

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 system

2019-02-07 · campaign 19V086000 · 26,772 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Canadian recalls (2)

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Steering

2025-03-20 · campaign 2025-144 · 38 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the power steering system could cause it to turn off while driving. The power steering assist may return when the vehicle is restarted. Note: This is an expansion of recall N182182760 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-056). Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the power steering gear assembly.

Steering

2019-02-08 · campaign 2019-056

Issue: A problem with the power steering system could cause it to turn off while driving. The power steering assist may return when the vehicle is restarted. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the power steering gear assembly replaced.

Owner complaints (33)

Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac ATS (1 crashes reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 32).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Steering13
Unknown or other6
Electrical system6
Power train5
Engine3
Service brakes2
Air bags2
Electronic stability control (esc)1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Cadillac ATS.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD5★5★5★5★
2017 Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD5★5★5★5★
2017 Cadillac ATS 2DR AWD––––
2017 Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD––––

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2017 Cadillac ATS version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
ATS 2.0 L Manual 6-spd202923$3,550
ATS 2.0 L Automatic (S8)223125$3,300
ATS 2.5 L Automatic (S8)223226$2,600
ATS 3.6 L Automatic (S8)203024$2,800
ATS AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8)223025$3,300
ATS AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S8)192722$3,050
ATS-V 3.6 L Automatic (S8)172520$4,100
ATS-V 3.6 L Manual 6-spd162319$4,350
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.