4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,679 miles

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2013 Cadillac ATS lights problems

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2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Comments

problem #7

Feb 082023

ATS

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Adaptive forward lighting malfunctions. Lights point upward sometimes while driving and will not change. It blinds on coming vehicles.

- Macedon, NY, USA

problem #6

Apr 012020

ATS

  • miles
Advance lighting system the headlights stick up in the air when they should be leveled out. It-??s a danger when driving at night.

- Flemingsburg , KY, USA

problem #5

Mar 152021

ATS

  • 68,000 miles
I been having electronic issues sice I got it from dealer in tempe AZ called auto nation. The main touch screen in cockpit won't power up have had multiple issues in past for repair/replace this will be the third time this has happen an not all parts and service was covered under warranty I had thru alstate an it was a couple hundred out of pocket for the new harness assembly that Cadillac had for a new touch screen assembly that was installed the last time in 2018 an now it's happened again screen won't turn on ac controls won't work an turn signals are intermittent almost got rear-ended driving through town because turn signal would not indicate direction I was turning an other driver had brakes locked up sliding towards me but luckily stopped with only inches apart very scary. But it coming in to summer a ac is a must to have. But now since this has happened there is a bad power draw somewhere that keeps making my battery go dead so car is parked till I can enough finances to cover mechanic. Car is well maintained and not driven hard it shows no recalls for electrical components but this will be third time this has happen an wouldn't think I am the only one this has happen to.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

problem #4

Mar 122021

ATS

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On startup the headlights auto level. Issue arises when headlights do not properly level and are left at unsafe positions.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

problem #3

Jan 172017

ATS

  • 34,750 miles
Auto-leveling hid headlights, one or both do not properly aim when car is started and headlamp goes thru its self-check. Approx. 50% of the time a headlamp will initialize and aim up toward the sky. It's a safety hazard to oncoming traffic and a hazard for me if the road is not properly lit up.

- Piper City, IL, USA

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problem #2

Mar 202017

ATS

  • 38,000 miles
Right rear illuminated door handle led stopped lighting up. 38K miles. I checked wires. All connected properly. Three other door handles lighting up correctly.

- Dwight, IL, USA

problem #1

Oct 202013

ATS 4-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle headlights with the hid option do not always align properly causing one side, either left or right on occasion to aim higher than the other. This issue seems to be happening when the vehicle headlight selection is in the auto mode and the key fob or ignition button is used. This has become a nuisance because I must constantly park by a wall to make sure the headlights have aligned properly before driving off and blinding oncoming traffic. The calibration cycle seems to be faulty and I have been to two dealers with no resolve. I am also working with Cadillac customer service and am hoping for a quick solution. This issue may blind oncoming traffic and I must stop and restart the car numerous times to get the headlight cycle to align the lights.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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