2017 Cadillac CTS recalls and problems

The 2017 Cadillac CTS has 2 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Cadillac CTS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Cadillac CTS recalls

Recall 25V-175: Steering

Reported Mar 20, 2025 · 934 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 19V-086: Steering

Reported Feb 7, 2019 · 26,772 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2017 Cadillac CTS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	9
Steering	8
Unknown or Other	4
Wheels	3
Electrical System	2
Air Bags	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Tires	1
Suspension	1
Engine	1
Seats	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Sidewall — 1
Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,247 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2017 Cadillac CTS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 45,000 miles · reported Aug 13, 2026

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 failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance.…

Air Bags · reported Dec 20, 2025

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. The Inspector for the Sewell Extended warranty confirmed that the replacement was covered by the warranty. The dealer advised after 30 days (completing other services- Brakes/rotors/front tires/spark plugs & wires etc) that the part # was âBack-orderedâ and Sewell did not…

Steering · reported Nov 23, 2025

The power steering went out on the vehicle. I was not driving at the time. There was a recall on these vehicles pertaining to the EPS module.

Power Train · reported Sep 20, 2025

I purchased this vehicle is certified preowned Cadillac and during the warranty time I had a transmission issue that was causing the transmission to jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and at highway speeds, it would start jerking nonstop. I took it to the dealer and as per a service bulletin, they flushed the transmission fluid and replaced the transmission fluid. This was only a temporary fix because 30,000 miles later the same issues started occurring again and have gotten worse to the point that you can smell the transmission clutches burning and the transmission overheating, possibly…

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 5, 2025

OnStar is unable to communicate with my vehicle. When I bought the car 2 years ago, it connected fine. Not OnStar is unable to ping my car. Appears the. Module goes out on a lot of cars since I was told it is on back order and not sure if that was the true peoblem

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Cadillac CTS: 25V-175 (steering), 19V-086 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Cadillac CTS?

Owners report power train problems most often (9 reports), followed by steering (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,247 miles.

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.