# Recalls that may apply to the 2013 Cadillac ATS A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [15V558000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V558000.md), 2015-09-03: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation. Built 2012\-04\-23 to 2013\-06\-07. - [15V463000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V463000.md), 2015-07-24: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non\-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) No. 118, "Power\-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems." Built 2012\-04\-25 to 2013\-06\-07. - [14V488000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V488000.md), 2014-08-08: SEAT BELTS:FRONT. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon. Built 2012\-04\-23 to 2013\-05\-01. - [14V446000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V446000.md), 2014-07-23: SEATS. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014\-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash. Built 2012\-04\-23 to 2013\-06\-07. - [14V338000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V338000.md), 2014-06-19: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission. Built 2012\-04\-23 to 2013\-06\-07. - [13V220000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V220000.md), 2013-05-24: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." Built 2013\-04\-26 to 2013\-05\-13. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2020291](/recalls/tc/2020291.md), 2020-06-25: Steering. Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may 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 instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts that attach the electric power steering motor and apply a protective wax coating. If the bolts cannot be removed due to corrosion, the steering gear will be replaced. - [2018463](/recalls/tc/2018463.md), 2018-08-30: Steering. On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months \(Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland \& Labrador\), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed. - [2015390](/recalls/tc/2015390.md), 2015-09-03: Electrical. On certain 4\-door sedans, the coil antenna module located in the driver side rear pillar, which powers the rear defogger system, could generate significant temperatures if the module is subjected to excessive cycling or continuous operation. This could result in a fire developing inside the rear pillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle, which could cause injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the Electronic Climate Control \(ECC\) module software to remove the automatic rear defogger “on” function that occurs as a result of manual or remote start of the vehicle. 2013 models also have a “continuous on” feature \(enabled at highway speeds in low temperatures\) that will also be disabled. Note: The base functionality of the rear defogger will not be lost. - [2015322](/recalls/tc/2015322.md), 2015-07-21: Electrical. Certain vehicles equipped with power\-operated sunroof system may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(CMVSS\) 118 \- Power\-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems. The roof panels could close automatically when the non\-recessed portion of the “Slide” or “Tilt” switches are pressed and the roof panel is open, which is contrary to the standard. The switch could be more susceptible to an inadvertent actuation, which could result in unintended auto\-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015\-075. Vehicles having been serviced as part of the previous recall will require re\-inspection and repair. - [2015075](/recalls/tc/2015075.md), 2015-02-19: Electrical. Certain vehicles equipped with power\-operated sunroof system may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(CMVSS\) 118 \- Power\-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems. The roof panels could close automatically when the non\-recessed portion of the “Slide” or “Tilt” switches are pressed and the roof panel is open, which is contrary to the standard. The switch could be more susceptible to an inadvertent actuation, which could result in unintended auto\-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate. - [2014343](/recalls/tc/2014343.md), 2014-08-11: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles, the front outboard driver and passenger seatbelt pretensioners may not function as designed in the event of a crash. The pretensioners could retract upon deployment but fail to lock in the retracted position, allowing the seat belt to return to the original position. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash that warrants seatbelt pretensioner deployment. Correction: Dealers will replace affected pretensioners. - [2014315](/recalls/tc/2014315.md), 2014-07-29: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles, the hook bracket assembly for either front seat may have been manufactured with an incomplete weld. If the weld is incomplete and the assembly is exposed to a high load condition, the hook may separate from the seat track. This could increase the risk of occupant injury during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the weld, and if necessary, replace the lower seat track. - [2014239](/recalls/tc/2014239.md), 2014-06-19: Powertrain. On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the shift cable may not be fully seated on the shifter and/or transmission bracket. If the cable were to detach, the driver may not be able to select a different gear position, or place the transmission in the PARK position. If the driver cannot place the vehicle in the PARK position and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and ensure the cable is fully seated at the transmission and at the shifter bracket. - [2013356](/recalls/tc/2013356.md), 2013-10-16: Lights And Instruments. On certain vehicles, the brake lamps could flash intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. This would convey a confusing message to following road users who, in turn, may not react in a timely manner when the driver does apply the brakes. As such, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module. Note: This recall supersedes 2013\-176. - [2013176](/recalls/tc/2013176.md), 2013-05-24: Lights And Instruments. On certain vehicles, the brake lamps could flash intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. This would convey a confusing message to following road users who, in turn, may not react in a timely manner when the driver does apply the brakes. As such, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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