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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":"18V358000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-05-31","owner_notified":"2018-07-02","units":895,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.  The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.","consequence":"A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge.  The recall began July 2, 2018.  Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 18188.","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":"18188 18268","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":77,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":21,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",6],["Electrical System",3],["Steering",3],["Air Bags",3],["Exterior Lighting",2],["Fuel/Propulsion System",2]],"by_year":{"2018":2,"2020":2,"2021":1,"2022":2,"2023":6,"2024":3,"2025":4,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-05-12","Structure","Both side mirrors failed. Internal components corroded, one almost fell off when driving, the other later became completely detached. Failed parts that could have caused a major safety issue if they were to fail during operation."],["2025-12-22","Electrical System","The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that the F-module, Part Number: 86815664, used to control the engine Auto START/STOP, needed to be replaced.\u2026"],["2025-07-11","Power Train","Rear differential. This part will be available after removal. This put me at risk of potentially locking up while driving. According to the dealership, Faulkner Cadillac, \"found rear differential bearings damaged, causing noise in the rear end. The Rear Differential will need replaced.\" There were no warning lights, bu\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"4 DR AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.101,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"4 DR RWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.101,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":25,"ncap":5,"complaints":21},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}