Own a 17 ATSV with 39,000 miles, at this mileage all four brake rotors had to be replaced do to warp age. Cadillac called this normal ware. Also at this mileage the rear shocks began to leak. I argued that these items were not normal for this kind of mileage. This car is supposed to be a performanc…

If you take issue with the shock leak evaluation, get a second opinion. As for the brakes, 39,000 miles is fine. You must do a lot of highway driving. The brakes are expensive because they are capable of stopping you during spirited driving. They are not meant to last a lot longer, just work better …

The brake wear is quite plausible, and within the realm of “to be expected” for a high performance car. BMW M cars have similar reputation for going through brakes relatively quickly. It’s not something that’s unique to your car. On the other hand, the rear shocks should not be leaking at this point…

And shock leakage needs to be quanitified. If there is a little wet oil with crud on it, ignore it, the shock is fine. If there is oil running down the side and dripping off the end, yes, it needs replacement. Anything in between can likely wait.

+1 to Mustangman’s comments. However, I am wondering if the OP’s Caddy has Magnetic Ride Control. If it does, then the cost of shock absorber replacement could be… let’s just say… very pricey.

[image] PaulMcPherson: This car is supposed to be a performance road and track car that should be able to sustain this type of early wear. Performance cars will require more and more frequent maintenance than a regular family sedan. That’s because performance parts are designed for, well, per…

Thanks for the feedback on my issue regarding brakes and rear shock issues. I wanted to clarify one issue regarding the brake rotors. I had vibration at 39K miles and the dealer said it was due to warped brake rotors. The front pads had 70% wear and the rears 30%. I’m referring to warped rotors in …

[image] PaulMcPherson: With that said would one still consider rotor warp as regular wear?? It’s not that unusual at 30k+ miles, especially if the lug nuts were unevenly torqued when the tires were rotated. Anyway… does your vehicle have Magnetic Ride Control?

ATS V comes with Magnetic Ride Control as standard

Another post from the owner of a high-performance luxury vehicle, lamenting that repair and maintenance costs are much higher than they’d be for a mainstream or economy car. If you want a car that’s as cheap to maintain as a Ford Escort, Chevrolet Cavalier, or Toyota Corolla, this isn’t it.

2017 Cadillac ATS - Normal wear?

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yes it has magnetic ride control

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