2016 Cadillac Ats power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Cadillac Ats — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, not sure what is happening but car does seem to overheat off and on especially when radio is turned on”
filed Jun 17, 2026
“On 3rd differential in 2 years. Dealer won’t fix without us paying ANOTHER $4,700. There is NO way a differential goes 3 times in 2 years. Something is wrong. Help!!”
filed May 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Ats years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ats | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 Ats | 5 | 16% |
| 2015 Ats | 5 | 17% |
| 2014 Ats | 28 | 27% |
| 2013 Ats | 45 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Cadillac Ats
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.