NHTSA recall 18V595000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 18V595000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 18286 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2018-09-07 |
| Owners notified | 2018-11-01 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Units potentially affected | 52867 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-04-17 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 52867 |
| Reported remedied | 46397 (87%) |
| Reported unreachable | 328 |
| Reported removed | 35 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
What can happen
In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
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.
| 2014 CADILLAC CTS | Built 2013-06-10 to 2016-07-01. |
|---|---|
| 2015 CADILLAC CTS | Built 2013-06-10 to 2016-07-01. |
| 2016 CADILLAC CTS | Built 2013-06-10 to 2016-07-01. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 06-00-89-029V | 2024-05-16. Service bulletin. This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability. |
|---|---|
| PIE0269 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Engineering Information. |
| PIC5924A | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Memory Seat Module. |
| PIC5924 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Memory Seat Module. |
| 14340B | 2024-01-16. Service bulletin. Incomplete Weld on the Seat Hook Bracket Assembly |
| 14340 | 2024-01-16. Service bulletin. Incomplete Weld on the Seat Hook Bracket Assembly |
| 15521 | 2023-12-18. Service bulletin. In situations where your vehicle side doors will not open from INSIDE the vehicle due to low or no battery voltage, such as a discharged or disconnected battery, or if the vehicle is entered without the key fob or the fob is not working, the driver and passenger side doors can be opened from the inside of the vehicle by using the manual release levers located on the floor between the seats and the door openings. |
| 16NA005 | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Seatback Stuck in Full Forward Position |
| 060850009J | 2019-03-25. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices. |
| PIC6048J | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning. The Lane Keep Assist icon is solid amber, Forward Camera Module is actively commanding a torque to Electronic Power Steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback from the steering wheel. No Chimes or haptic in the seat. Lane Keep Assist icon is flashing amber; Forward Camera Module is actively commanding torque to Electronic Power Steering. This will also be accompanied with Lane Departure Warning chimes and haptic in the seat feedback based on the setting chosen in the vehicle settings. This will take place when the vehicle has crossed lane marking by (40 cm) or (15.75 in). |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.