Recall 25V175 covers 934 2016-2018 Cadillac Cts, Ats and Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette vehicles for power steering assist failure. Free repair at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
Cadillac is recalling 934 2016-2018 Cts, Ats, Camaro, and Corvette vehicles because electric power steering assist can fail. Without that assist, steering takes more effort at low speeds and crash risk increases; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electric power steering system in the 2016-2018 Cts, Camaro, Ats, and Corvette uses a steering gear assembly to help turn the wheels when you move the steering wheel. Inside that assembly, a printed circuit board carries electrical signals that let the system add steering assist, so low-speed turns and quick corrections require less force from the driver.
On affected vehicles, a supplier manufacturing error left the printed circuit board with weak electrical connectivity. That defect can create an intermittent open circuit inside the steering gear assembly. When the circuit opens, electric power steering assist is lost and the vehicle reverts to manual steering, which means the wheel takes more effort to turn.
The warning sign is the loss of power steering assist itself. Within a few seconds, the driver information center displays a message and an audible chime sounds to alert the driver to an EPS problem.
Who's affected?
Spans Cadillac Cts and Ats plus Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette across the 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years, all tied to the power steering system.
| 2016 Cadillac Cts | power steering system |
|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | power steering system |
| 2017 Cadillac Ats | power steering system |
| 2017 Cadillac Cts | power steering system |
| 2017 Chevrolet Corvette | power steering system |
| 2018 Chevrolet Camaro | power steering system |
| 2018 Chevrolet Corvette | power steering system |
| 2018 Cadillac Ats | power steering system |
| 2018 Cadillac Cts | power steering system |
| Units affected | 934 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 43 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of power steering assist requires more steering effort, especially at low speeds, and increases crash risk. A driver information center message and chime follow within a few seconds, so treat that warning as a reason to slow down and arrange service. Repair will be free at any franchised Cadillac dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2018 Cadillac or Chevrolet Cts, Camaro, Ats, or Corvette is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Cadillac or Chevrolet dealer and ask whether the free power-steering-gear repair is ready for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 25V175 when you call, and bring the owner letter if GM mailed one to you.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete. Loss of electric power steering assist raises steering effort, especially at low speeds.
- Call Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 with questions about this recall.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cadillac technician replaces the power steering gear assembly named in recall 25V175. Because the remedy status is not listed as available here, treat the final repair as not yet open for scheduling from this notice. Once available, the dealer repair is free and parts and labor are covered. GM used its general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related power steering repair can ask GM or the dealer how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 20, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 20, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 15, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V175?
Recall 25V175 covers 934 2016-2018 Cadillac Cts, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac Ats, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with electric power steering assist that can fail. Loss of assist increases steering effort, especially at low speeds, and increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2018 Cadillac Cts, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac Ats, or Chevrolet Corvette is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V175. If it is, contact a franchised Cadillac or Chevrolet dealer to schedule the power steering gear assembly replacement. Reference GM recall number N252497020 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GM says dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Cadillac or Chevrolet dealer.
Is it safe to drive with recall 25V175 open?
Use caution until the repair is complete. This recall involves electric power steering assist that can fail, requiring greater steering effort, especially at low speeds. If steering effort changes or the vehicle feels hard to steer, stop driving when safe and call a franchised dealer for guidance.
When were owners notified about recall 25V175?
GM mailed owner notification letters on April 15, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the free repair applies. Check your VIN and give the dealer recall number N252497020 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V175000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-800-333-4223 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V175 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V175000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →