Recalls ·2018 Cadillac CTS

2018 Cadillac CTS recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Cadillac CTS; the most frequently affected component is steering — electric power assist system. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints8
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 25V175000 · 20 Mar 2025

Problem: 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.

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.

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 19V086000 · 07 Feb 2019

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system3 · 38%
Power train3 · 38%
Unknown or other1 · 12%
Air bags1 · 12%
Engine1 · 12%
Exterior lighting1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? These components failing subjects the driver and surroundings to a stalled car that may not start again.…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Rear differential failure confirmed by the dealer at 41,000 miles. Told not to drive it as rear wheels could lock up causing accident. Rear was making load noise 2 days prior to failure with fluid leak upon inspection. Dealer states failure is under warranty but no parts available for 3-6 months.

Power train · Sep 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Cue display panel suddenly has strange web-like defects in right side of panel. Vehicle has been mostly parked in shaded driveway due to covid-19 closures and restrictions. Driven 2 -3 times a week on grocery trips.

Electrical system · Jul 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding a known issue with the 2018 Cadillac CTS that poses a significant safety risk. The LCD/backup display screen in my 2018 Cadillac CTS has cracked on its own, taking up the entire display. This is a well-documented problem that many Cadillac…

Unknown or other · May 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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20190

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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