In this video I have a look at a Cadillac ATS that came in with a customer complaint of "no heat." I also find out it has a code stored in it for insufficient coolant flow. A few quick checks and I find the root cause for the problem. -Enjoy!
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48 thoughts on “Cadillac ats: no heat out of the dash”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark says:

    After reading these posts, I come to realize American car companies don't take pride into their product. They don't want to have these types of cars lasting a long time because they are switching to all electric because of global warming.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ozzy Krahn says:

    all the electronic stuff and still have to go old school todo stuff🤦‍♂️

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars abbas says:

    Why does this Cadillac sound like a lawnmower?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JimmieJoe Parsons says:

    Hey I don't if you got this 2014 caddie to do or not but I have one too mine is a 2014 caddie too ATS But I have the bigger cue screen in mine that is junk lol mine is AWD with the touring mode, ice and snow, and of course SPORT MODE LOL 58,000 on it I just started smelling what u did got a good nose I don't know if U Can reply here if not I will call the shop

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars pillowbugg says:

    I've owned 4 Cadillacs…2000 SLS, 2000 DHS, 2004 SRX and 2010 DTS…I will never own another one. Had to pull the grill and bumper cover to remove headlamp to replace the halogen lamp inside…

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Simpson says:

    For a Cadillac, that motor sure is noisy……….

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MPLS Car Sales says:

    More Ats video please preferably the 3.6 these ones are harder to find video of only see the 4 cylinder turbo video

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ronald Brosius says:

    I always thought over 220 degrees was overheating?

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars joe smith says:

    Why didn't u ck radiator when it was cold for coolant level?and I'd ck oil level by sound of that engine!losing coolant no leak?,internal problem!

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars joe smith says:

    58000 no heat yep its GM america crap!!!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Liam Dillon says:

    That POS sounds like the old MTV news intro and a Cummins 6BT.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The One says:

    Beautiful countryside.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Beilman says:

    Did you tell her to buy a hondoo

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mike holley says:

    if it takes an experienced mechanic to just remove the engine cover, i would never own that car past warranty.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars richard Turk says:

    Thing shakes and sounds like a dump truck

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Wheatley says:

    Maybe it's your audio,but the engine don't sound good from here.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Allen Hamby says:

    That motor sounds pitiful for a high dollar car

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dufus says:

    sure sounds like a cadillac

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gerald Antos says:

    Remind me not to buy a Cadi ATS. if they sound that bad….what a pile of crap !!!

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Puig says:

    An acquaintance of mine owned a Cadillac and got rid of it because he claimed the quality just wasn't there. Trade it in and let someone else worry about it.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jack Smith says:

    GM General Maintainance?

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars EDDIE LEAL says:

    Is that noise coming from the engine? Sounds like a compressor motor.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paublus Americanus AMERICANUS says:

    Obviously if the temp is between 1/4 & 1/2 then it is not correct and should be over 3/4 if at 220. So I would say it has a faulty temp sensor. If not several other things wrong in the cooling system.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lucas Balyeat says:

    For being a 2014 that thing sounds an old clunker. Should have bought a Toyota Scotty said.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GOTboost8989 says:

    The Cruzes have that trash cooling setup with multiple sensors and variable speed fans. Can create quite the nightmare to diag.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edgar Monzon says:

    Ummmm the smartest mechanic ever. Trust a computer before u check if it even has water

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Terry Scarlett says:

    Wow the engine is really noisy

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Glitter Fart says:

    that engine sounds ROUGH

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mustang860 says:

    The coolant tank you added to has a 2nd half under it that was empty and you didnt add ANY coolant to it, it has its own fill behind the upper tank.

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shane Anderson says:

    here in australia . that job 6 hrs plus parts easy $2000

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Greg Hamilton says:

    Blend door switches. That is what I have found on a few with "auto controls"

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Garry Reese says:

    Name that toon. Ya l'll do it. "I'll be around" by the Spinners. 😁

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shane Harrison says:

    Corrosion resistant keister covers sold separately at your discression

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Land says:

    Does that engine have any oil in it at all??? lol

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Groel says:

    Good call thank you for sharing

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andre Parks says:

    How much did the job end up costing?

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dan Boy says:

    My bottom tank on my ATS V stays empty. Does it suppose to do that. I also saw bubbles in the top tank. I think its overheating. Please help

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars barney ruble says:

    is it just me … or that engine making a noise it should not….. sounds like it been a bit TOO HOT at some point …. like all last SUMMER

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Neutron Performance, Intl says:

    Typical GM trash.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MyerShift says:

    Gotta love that GM quality. To think tax payers got screwed on saving this corporation. Even Chrysler paid back all of their loans.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Golden says:

    Dex cool suck all it does is clog everything up.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars V8 POWA says:

    You're doing way to much work. The cup holders in the center console are actually for starting small campfires.

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars djtecthreat says:

    "We had no heat but it was summer so we just drove it all summer because it was hot out anyway"

    Car had no coolant

    People drive me nuts.