The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V086000·Announced 2019-02-07

GM Recalls 2016-2018 Cadillac and Chevrolet Vehicles for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling specific 2016-2018 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles because the electric power steering system may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering system failure that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Cadillac ATS, 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, and 2017 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The recall involves the electric power steering (EPS) assist system, which may fail.

If the system fails, the driver will experience a loss of power steering assist. This requires higher steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be notified by GM, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2019. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC, CHEVROLET CTS, CAMARO, CORVETTE, ATS
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
26,772

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • CTS
  • CAMARO
  • CORVETTE
  • ATS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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