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2017 Cadillac CTS recalls & problems

The 2017 Cadillac CTS has 2 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (9 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints27filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2017 Cadillac CTS in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringMar 20, 2025

Electric power assist system

Recall 25V175000934 vehicles

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.
SteeringFeb 7, 2019

Electric power assist system

Recall 19V08600026,772 vehicles

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2017 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Cadillac CTS NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2017 Cadillac CTS NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

CTS

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

CTS

24mpg combined
City / highway20 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

CTS AWD

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

CTS AWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

CTS

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainDriveline › Differential unit900051,123 mi
Steering800045,000 mi
Unknown or other4000—
Wheels3000—
Electrical system2000—
Air bags2000—
Vehicle speed control1100—
TiresSidewall1000—
Suspension1000—
Engine1000—
Seats1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.