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2017 Cadillac ATS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 ATS.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Cadillac ATS is a passenger car specified to use 6.0 quarts of engine oil in 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity, a maintenance profile consistent with a mid-cycle position in the model's life. Within the ATS's 2013-2019 complaint history, this year posted 32 owner reports — with steering as the leading issue and 2 recalls on file — placing it on a clear downward slope from the 160 complaints recorded for 2013. By the 2019 final year, complaints had dropped to just 2, so the 2017 represents a transition point in the nameplate's reliability arc rather than an outlier in either direction. For a researcher, that trajectory is the key context: the 2017 sits past the model's early complaint peak, yet still carries a steering-led footprint worth tracking.

Model year2019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 140R · 560 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 140R · 560 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 25206377
Engine air filter20857930 alt 13367308
Spark plug12646780 alt 12681659
Battery88864541 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84574892 alt 84613732
Serpentine belt12664598 alt 12630513
Thermostat12647181 alt 12582472
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.3 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight3571 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the ATS of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2017 Premium Performance 3.6 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Premium Performance 3.6 Sedan 3.6L V65.60 sec14.20 sec335 hpRWD
2017Luxury 2.0T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.20 sec272 hpRWD
2016Premium 2.0T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec14.10 sec272 hpAWD
20182.0T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.00 sec272 hpRWD
2015Premium 3.6 Coupe 3.6L V65.40 sec14.00 sec321 hpRWD
2015Premium 2.0T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.50 sec14.10 sec272 hpRWD
2015Premium 3.6 Coupe 3.6L V65.60 sec14.10 sec321 hpRWD
2015Premium 2.0T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.10 sec272 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity9.3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub184.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.035 in

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number140R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance560 cca
Standard BCI Group NumberW/OUT START STOP: 48
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceW/OUT START STOP: 700 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberW/START STOP: 94R
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceW/START STOP: 730 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum50 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum94 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum50 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum100 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.037 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
2Back off 360 degrees360 degrees
389.0 inch lbs.89 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
4110.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
2110.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
2110.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
2110.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs.111 ft. lbs
2Use New Bolt
3+ 140
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 150
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil to contaminate cylinder head surface or head bolt bosses.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil to contaminate cylinder head surface or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

144.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil to contaminate cylinder head surface or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
240.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.8
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.8
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280 degrees; Outer bolts80 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
2110.0 degrees; Side bolts110 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2140 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts140 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2140 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts140 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2140 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts140 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.47.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Cadillac ATS sits near the low‑point of a steady decline that began after the 2013 launch, when complaints dropped from 160 to just 32 and recalls fell from six to two by 2017. Compared with the preceding years, 2017’s 32 complaints are only slightly higher than the 28‑35 range seen in 2015‑2016, and its recall count (2) is the second‑lowest in the series, matching the 2018 level. The total number of Technical Service Bulletins also fell sharply, from 2,402 in 2013 to 1,296 in 2017, indicating fewer systemic issues being addressed. While the top complaint areas in 2017 were steering (10) and power‑train (5), the data shows only one crash‑related complaint and no fire complaints, suggesting limited safety‑impact incidents. Overall, the 2017 model benefits from the generation’s downward trend in problems and recalls, making it a comparatively solid year to consider buying.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1296
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’13’14’15’16’17’18’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering10
Power Train5
Unknown Or Other3
Service Brakes2
Wheels1
Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System,Air Bags1
Steering,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V086000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 07/02/2019

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. 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.

25V175000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 20/03/2025

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. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1296 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP5700G2026-01-12Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 140R batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 20857930Spark plug 12646780Battery 88864541

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 ATS take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 ATS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.