The 2016 Cadillac ATS is a compact car that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl engines. At 10 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Compact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S8) |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 16–22 city / 23–32 highway / 19–26 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,600–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 348–472 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 4–6 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 4–6 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 3,683 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,195–4,788 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 8 configurations: ATS-V, ATS AWD, ATS |
| Age | 10 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2016 Cadillac ATS. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Risk: If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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…
Risk: Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2016 Cadillac ATS with NHTSA. 3 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 5 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Cadillac ATS, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dr, RWD | Not rated | — | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.1% |
| 4 Dr, AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.1% |
| 4 Dr, RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.1% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 1,945 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2016 Cadillac ATS. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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Yes. We buy 2016 ATSs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Cadillac ATS; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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