GM Cars: Electric Power Steering Assist May Fail

NHTSA campaign 25V175000 · Reported Mar 20, 2025 · General Motors, LLC

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A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V175000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 20, 2025
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Part affected	Steering:electric Power Assist System
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, 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 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.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule service.
3. Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge.

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 25V175000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2018 Cadillac ATS
2018 Cadillac CTS
2018 Chevrolet Camaro
2018 Chevrolet Corvette

Who to contact

Cadillac — official Cadillac recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-8006

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

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
Chevrolet Steering Recalls Cover Assist Failure and Steering Gear Fractures · all 3 Chevrolet recalls in this area

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Official notice

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

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