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. 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.