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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.
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Steering
2025-03-20 · campaign 2025-144 · 38 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the power steering system could cause it to turn off while driving. The power steering assist may return when the vehicle is restarted.
Note: This is an expansion of recall N182182760 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-056).
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the power steering gear assembly.
Steering
2019-02-08 · campaign 2019-056
Issue:
A problem with the power steering system could cause it to turn off while driving. The power steering assist may return when the vehicle is restarted.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the power steering gear assembly replaced.
Owner complaints (27)
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac CTS (1 crashes reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 101).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 9 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Cadillac CTS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2017 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Cadillac CTS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| CTS 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| CTS 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| CTS 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| CTS AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| CTS AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| CTS-V 6.2 L Automatic (S8) | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.