2013 Cadillac ATS Service and Repair Manual
This 2013 Cadillac ATS factory service and repair manual is built around the exact year, engine and trim of your car, so the torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps inside are the ones Cadillac published for that specific build, including the 2.0L turbocharged four (LTG), 2.5L four (LCV) or 3.6L V6 (LFX) under the hood.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
- 3.6L V6 (217 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
- 2.5L inline-four (150 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- Luxury
- Performance
- Premium
- Premium Sport
Known issues on the 2013 ATS. Six recalls are on federal record for this model year. Non-recessed sunroof switches can be pressed inadvertently, causing the roof panel to close on its own and raising the risk of personal injury. The coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger can overheat from excessive cycling, increasing fire risk. An incomplete weld on the front seat hook bracket can let the seat come loose under a high-load event such as a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. The driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may fail to lock in the retracted position, allowing the belt to extend when pulled and reducing restraint in a crash. The transmission shift cable can detach from its bracket, so the indicated gear may not match the actual gear and the transmission may not truly be in Park even when selected, creating a rollaway risk. And the brake lamps can flash or illuminate when the car isn't slowing, which can mislead a following driver and increase the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 160 complaints for the year; no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From a shift-cable and Park-position check to a seat bracket inspection or diagnosing a rear defogger fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2013 ATS.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 201
If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Showing the 8 most recent of 1074 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET AND MY WIFE WAS REAR-ENDED AND WAS PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER, AND THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND A CAR CRASH THIS BAD
I was in a vehicle accident on 9-26-25 and was t-boned. The other driver hit me at 35-45 after she blew the stopping, I was hit on the driver side pillar and back driver door. My air bags never deploy
I was in a minor rear end accident. I was the victim. My driver seat felt like it came off the hinges causing me to hit my face and chest on the steering wheel.
CADILLAC ATS LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL AS WELL AS RIGHT CONTROL ARM SNAPPING IN HALF. DRIVER THEN HIT DITCH AND THEN A TREE CAUSE DAMAGE TO FRONT OF THE CAR AND INJ
CADILLAC ATS LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL AS WELL AS RIGHT CONTROL ARM SNAPPING IN HALF. DRIVER THEN HIT DITCH AND THEN A TREE CAUSE DAMAGE TO FRONT OF THE CAR AND INJ
Showing the 5 most serious of 255 complaints filed with NHTSA.
