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2019 Cadillac ATS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 ATS.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Cadillac ATS is a passenger car that requires 5.0 quarts of 5W‑30 oil, and its reliability record shows just two owner complaints — spanning steering, the electrical system, and service brakes — with zero recalls for the model year. Across the 2013‑2019 production run, 2019 marks the lowest complaint total, a sharp drop from the 160 complaints recorded in the debut year of 2013. That trajectory suggests the final ATS iteration benefited from the model's maturity and refinements.

Model year2019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 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 With Start Stop: 94R . Without Start Stop: 48. AGM VRLA battery is required. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · Start Stop: 730; Without Start Stop: 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. 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 With Start Stop: 94R . Without Start Stop: 48. AGM VRLA battery is required. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · Start Stop: 730; Without Start Stop: 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/40R18 88V; Rear: 255/35R18 90VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Rear: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 12731742
Engine air filter20857930 alt 13367308
Spark plug12681659 alt 12646780
Battery88864541 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84574892 alt 84613732
Serpentine belt12647764 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.

5.4–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20182.0T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.00 sec272 hpRWD
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
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 5.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 FluidUse Dexron HP
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4-7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity9.3
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse New Cylinder Head Bolts.
Engine Flywheel Bolts49 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts34 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub184.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil Capacity4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberWith Start Stop: 94R
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceStart Stop: 730; Without Start Stop: 700 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078 in; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: JE5:
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: JE5:
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.0°37 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°.18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 110°.22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 degrees.74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1M11 bolts44 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts185 degrees
3M8 bolts11 ft. lbs
4M8 bolts75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1M11 bolts22 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts150 degrees
3M8 bolts11 ft. lbs
4M8 bolts75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 190°.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts44 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 40°.15 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80°.22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
18.8 ft. lbs.8.8 ft. lbs
28.8

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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · 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 Cadillac ATS shows a consistent downward trend in federal reports throughout its generation, with complaints falling from 160 in 2013 to just 2 by 2019. This trajectory is mirrored in recalls, which decreased from 6 in 2013 to 0 in 2019, and TSBs, which dropped from 2,402 to 775 over the same period. As the final year in this record, the 2019 model represents the most stable iteration of the vehicle. The 2019 model recorded only two complaints—one relating to the engine and another involving steering, the electrical system, and service brakes—though the data does not specify the root causes. Furthermore, there were zero recorded crash or fire complaints for this target year. Given the minimal complaint volume and lack of recalls compared to all previous years, this is an excellent year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
775
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 775 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…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 ATS take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 Use GM Dexos 1 Oil or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 ATS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.