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2017 Cadillac ATS
2 recall campaigns and 8 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2017 Cadillac ATS; the recalls concern steering.
The component named most often is steering: 666.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 60.8 per 1,000 across all 2017 model-year vehicles and against 117.4 per 1,000 for the Cadillac ATS line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 27.2 complaints per model year across the 6 Cadillac ATS model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2019 (6); the most recent in the file is dated 14 May 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by General Motors, LLC (manufacturer campaign N252497020).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign N182182760).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2017 Cadillac ATS (black) against all 2017 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2017 | ATS line | All 2017 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 666.7 | 117.4 | 60.8 |
| Service Brakes | 111.1 | 45.5 | 69.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 111.1 | 68.2 | 127 |
| Engine | 111.1 | 189.4 | 134.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 666.7 | 117.4 | 60.8 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 111.1 | 45.5 | 69.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 111.1 | 68.2 | 127 |
| Engine | 1 | 111.1 | 189.4 | 134.3 |
8 unique complaints, 9 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Cadillac ATS model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 95 | 432,891 |
| 2014 | 4 | 48 | 374,567 |
| 2015 | 4 | 6 | 166,987 |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | 164,824 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 27,706 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1,829 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Cadillac ATS model years · Cadillac: 36 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac ATS have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 25V175000, was reported to NHTSA on 20 Mar 2025 and concerns steering:electric power assist system. Across all model years the Cadillac ATS line has 11 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2017 Cadillac ATS?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2017 Cadillac ATS complain about most?
Steering: 6 of 9 component mentions (666.7 per 1,000). Next is service brakes with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.