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Cadillac CTS recalls

2 recalls covering model years 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.

GM Cars: Electric Power Steering Assist May Fail high

Reported Mar 20, 2025 · Campaign 25V175000 · Model years: 2018

General Motors is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering assist may fail while the vehicle is being driven. This power steering system normally helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering wheel, and this recall covers vehicles where that assist can stop working.

Cadillac CTS Electric Power Steering May Fail medium

Reported Feb 7, 2019 · Campaign 19V086000 · Model years: 2018

General Motors is recalling certain Cadillac CTS, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles because the electric power steering assist system may fail. Power steering assist normally makes it easier to turn the steering wheel. If the assist fails, steering the car will take noticeably more effort than usual, and this increase in effort is greater at lower speeds.

Cadillac problem guides that cover the CTS

Owner complaints by model year

Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Cadillac CTS. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.

Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
20188100

Cadillac CTS recall questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2018 Cadillac CTS. 1 of them is rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "GM Cars: Electric Power Steering Assist May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 25V175000), reported Mar 20, 2025.

Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Cadillac CTS?

No. None of the 2 Cadillac CTS recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.

How do I check whether my Cadillac CTS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Cadillac dealer, including for second owners.

Buying a used CTS?

Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: