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2018 Cadillac XTS Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Aug 30, 2018

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Cadillac XTS average of 3.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Cadillac XTS recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V576000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Aug 30, 2018

What is recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety consequence

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 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 18279.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Cadillac XTS model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2018 Cadillac XTS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac XTS have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2018 Cadillac XTS. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Cadillac XTS?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology