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Cadillac CTS Electric Power Steering May Fail

NHTSA campaign 19V086000 · Reported Feb 7, 2019 · General Motors LLC

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Losing power steering assist makes the car harder to steer, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V086000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 7, 2019
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Part affected	Steering:electric Power Assist System
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

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.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is included.
2. Contact your GM dealer to schedule the repair.
3. The repair, replacing the power steering gear assembly, is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V086000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Cadillac CTS

Who to contact

Cadillac — official Cadillac recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-8006

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Cadillac Power Steering Recalls and Increased Effort at Low Speeds · all 3 Cadillac recalls in this area

Other Cadillac CTS recalls

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Official notice

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.