2018 Cadillac ATS: raw data

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vehicle2018 / cadillac / ats
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-03)
complaints21 on file (2018-04-23 → 2026-05-12)
recalls2
investigations0
fars5 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Power steering cutout while drivingSTEERING3 complaints2020-08 → 2025-07ats-2018-power-steering-cutout
  • 11671972 My vehicle recently started experiencing an issue where the power steering would randomly cut out while I was driving
  • 11637598 The power steering will randomly stop working while driving! We have had it in the shop 3 times and they can't find anything!
  • 11343094 NO POWER STEERING CLUSTER WARNING SAYS SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE
CUE touchscreen crackingELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2020-05 → 2024-06ats-2018-cue-screen-cracking
  • 11596850 The car was parked outside at around 85 degrees. After entering the vehicle and driving with the AC on for a few minutes the CUE screen started to crack on the inside like a spider web
  • 11576315 Hi, the cue screen is cracked which makes it no longer handsfree
  • 11325962 THE SCREEN IS STARTING TO SPIDER CRACK UNDERNEATH THE GLASS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY
Rear differential noise and failurePOWER TRAIN3 complaints2023-04 → 2025-07ats-2018-rear-differential-noise
  • 11672691 This put me at risk of potentially locking up while driving
  • 11557178 The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal growling sound coming from the vehicle
  • 11515451 The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle
Transmission shudder and power lossPOWER TRAIN3 complaints2022-06 → 2023-06ats-2018-transmission-shudder
  • 11528735 Unexpected shutter of vehicle, loss of power, unpredictable forward motion, erratic movement, delayed acceleration
  • 11504832 The transmission fluid is wrong fluid by manufacturer and driving at regular speed all of a sudden it starts shuddering and loses power or slows down at freeway speeds or any local roads
  • 11467229 Transmission shudder noticed between 42 to 48 mph
Air bag system malfunctionAIR BAGS2 complaints2022-03 → 2023-06ats-2018-air-bag-system-fault
  • 11528452 The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that while the front passenger’s side seat was occupied, the air bag (SRS) restraint system warning light illuminated
  • 11456480 Vehicle was involved in a accident all front damage and airbags didn’t deploy
Fuel pump failure and fuel leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 complaints2018-07 → 2024-06ats-2018-fuel-pump-failure
  • 11592545 While driving started to smell gas. On same day, car stalled at an intersection in a downtown area. I could not start car
  • 11592545 Auto shop I took to said the fuel pump came loose somehow and caused the fuel lines to break causing the fuel leak

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
212018-04-232026-05-1210POWER TRAIN:6; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:3; STEERING:3; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:2; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
18V35800031/05/2018FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
25V17500020/03/2025STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMGeneral 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.A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20245legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Cadillac ATS vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/cadillac/ats
@misc{wrenchpro_2018_cadillac_ats_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Cadillac ATS},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/cadillac/ats}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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