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2018 CADILLAC CTS

2 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V175000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The power steering system in your vehicle is like the extra help that makes it easier to steer. In some 2016-2018 models, this system's electric assist can fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering assist goes out, you'll need to use more force to turn the wheel, especially when driving slowly. This could make it harder to control your vehicle, especially in tight spaces or on uneven roads, and might increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the power steering gear assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V086000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle is a technology that helps make steering easier while driving. In certain 2016-2018 models of your Cadillac, Camaro, or Corvette, this system's gear could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fails, you'll need to steer your vehicle by hand, especially at low speeds. This could make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty power steering gear assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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STEERING
2 recalls

Other CADILLAC CTS Years

2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
4 recalls

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