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The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N252497020","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V086000","component":"STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-02-07","owner_notified":"2019-06-13","units":26772,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N182182760","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":84,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":27,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",9],["Steering",8],["Unspecified",4],["Wheels",3],["Electrical System",2],["Air Bags",2]],"by_year":{"2018":1,"2019":7,"2021":1,"2022":2,"2023":2,"2024":3,"2025":10,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-08-13","Steering","The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The service power steering message was displayed. The failure had occurred while the contact was in the middle of traffic. The dealer was made aware of the fa\u2026"],["2025-12-20","Air Bags","The airbag warning light appeared 45 days ago. I immediately took my 2017 Cadillac to the dealer (Sewell Cadillac of Houston). The vehicle is covered under a Sewell Extended warranty until 2028. The dealer performed troubleshooting and determined that the passenger seat sensors/module (part # 84567224 ) was defective. \u2026"],["2025-11-23","Steering","The power steering went out on the vehicle. I was not driving at the time. 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