NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Cadillac Ats
The 2018 Cadillac Ats has 2 NHTSA recalls and 20 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Cadillac dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Cadillac Ats, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA #25V175000Reported 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA #18V358000Reported May 31, 2018 · General Motors LLC
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer 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.