Your vehicle may have a faulty brake pedal bracket that could break, affecting the way your brakes work.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket breaks, you might not be able to stop your vehicle, which could cause an accident.
Free Fix
You'll receive a free inspection and replacement of the bracket at a dealership, so you'll need to visit your local Cadillac dealership to have it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in the event of a crash. In certain 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade, ATS, CTS, and SRX models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could rupture during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair. You can also contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
The rear defogger in your ATS sedan is controlled by a small coil that powers it. It's possible that this coil could get too hot if it's used a lot or stays on too long.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coil gets too hot, it could catch fire, which could cause a serious accident or injury.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will update the system so the rear defogger only turns on when you want it to, not automatically. This fix is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electronic Climate Control module to remove the automatic rear defogger "on" function, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15299.
The sunroof switch in your ATS is the part that controls whether the roof is open or closed. In some 2013-2016 models, this switch is not recessed, so it's easy to accidentally press it, even when you don't mean to.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch is pressed accidentally, the roof panel could close on you while it's open, which could cause cuts or other injuries.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will replace the switch trim plate with a new one that's recessed, so you won't accidentally close the roof panel. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15568. Note this recall supersedes 15V-106.
