General Motors recalls 2018 Cadillac ATS vehicles with potential power steering failure, increasing crash risk at low speeds. Owners must have steering gear assembly replaced free by dealers.
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2018 Cadillac ATS vehicles due to a potential power steering failure that could require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free replacement of the power steering gear assembly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224636-cadillac-ats-2018-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224636-cadillac-ats-2018-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V175000
“Cadillac ATS 2018 Steering Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224636-cadillac-ats-2018-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 25V175000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V175000).
The electric power steering system may fail, requiring more force to turn the steering wheel. This increases the chance of losing control, especially when moving slowly or in tight spaces.
Owners of 2018 Cadillac ATS vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently steer at low speeds or in tight spaces face higher risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The recall covers specific models from 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS and 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS.
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge for affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025, so you should have received one if affected.
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.
The electric power steering assist may fail, requiring greater steering effort, especially at low speeds and increasing crash risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The recall covers specific models from 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS and 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS.
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge. You may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cadillac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V175000 — Cadillac Cadillac Hello, I own a Cadillac that is covered by recall 25V175000 from Cadillac. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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