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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.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Cadillac CTS (1 crashes reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 101).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Cadillac CTS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 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) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| CTS 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 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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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.