NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Cadillac Ats

The 2017 Cadillac Ats has 2 NHTSA recalls and 30 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Cadillac dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2017 Cadillac Ats, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NHTSA #25V175000

Reported March 20, 2025 · General Motors, LLC

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer 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.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NHTSA #19V086000

Reported February 7, 2019 · General Motors LLC

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer 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

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