Cadillac CTS 2018 Steering Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk
General Motors recalls 2018 Cadillac CTS vehicles with potential power steering failure, increasing crash risk at low speeds. Owners must have power steering gear assembly replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling 2018 Cadillac CTS vehicles due to a potential power steering failure that could require more steering effort, especially at low speeds and increase crash risk. Owners should contact dealers for a free replacement of the power steering gear assembly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224637-cadillac-cts-2018-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224637-cadillac-cts-2018-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V086000
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“Cadillac CTS 2018 Steering Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224637-cadillac-cts-2018-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V086000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V086000).
Why it’s dangerous
The electric power steering system may fail, requiring more force to turn the steering wheel. This is especially problematic at low speeds where precise steering is needed, potentially increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Cadillac CTS vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with power steering issues may face increased steering effort and higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Cadillac CTS vehicles. The recall covers specific models from 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 19 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V086000 (July 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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