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US recalls (2)
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Owner complaints (22)
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 32).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Cadillac ATS-V 4 DR RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2018 Cadillac ATS-V 2DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Cadillac ATS-V version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| ATS 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| ATS 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| ATS 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| ATS-V 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| ATS-V 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.