My 2016 ATS V has major steering handling problem around 60 mph or under acceleration steering becomes difficult like it wants follow any rut in...

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Hello Jason

How are you doing? May I ask when was the last balljoint replacement? If the balljoint is worn out the vehicle has a tendency to move left or right and is hard to control. It has a tendency to wear the tire as well unevenly that's why it follows any uneven line of the road. Do you notice any uneven wearing of your front tires? Do you feel a little vibration on the steering wheel as well? I'll be standing by for your response.

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Yes that may be possible John.... If that's the case then it's gonna be fixed the hard way by getting the nearest if not exact spline to correct it. Could be the issue that's why it is hard to control. One more thing about this car......

Transport Canada has issued a recall on certain examples of the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac ATS and Cadillac CTS over a purported issue with the vehicles’ electric power steering racks.

The defect: according to Transport Canada, affected vehicles have bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear, which are prone to corroding and/or breaking.

The hazards: if the bolts break, the vehicle may experience a loss of electric power steering assist. If this occurs the driver may experience a sudden increase in steering weight, requiring more effort to steer the vehicle – especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Affected vehicles:

• 2013 Cadillac ATS
• 2014 Cadillac ATS
• 2015 Cadillac ATS
• 2016 Cadillac ATS
• 2014 Cadillac CTS
• 2015 Cadillac CTS
• 2016 Cadillac CTS
• 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
• 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

Affected parts: power steering assist motor bolts, steering gear.

Although an equivalent recall has not yet been issued in the United States.

In my end I strongly recommend that you go for the alignment first before jumping into the steering assembly replacement

When you make a U turn do you feel like that the turning radius is off?

EPS uses an electric motor that draws energy from the vehicle's electrical system to provide the steering assistance. ... Sensors detect the torque, or effort, that the driver is applying at the steering wheel, and a computer decides how much assist needs to be added. It may need a reset Jason to apply the right assistance on high speeds

If it is pointed outward when the steering is straight then it must be an alignment issue. It may feel proper on low speeds but it will definitely change on high speed driving. 

If I will you I will try to remove the negative battery connector and let it sit for 10 minutes or so before reconnecting it. This will give a soft reset and may help

Put it in "off" Jason

Alright... I'll be standing by Dave

Hello Jason

How are you doing? Any update on the vehicle? I'll be standing by for your response.

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Relly

Hello Jason

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Hi Jason

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Issue identified : Steering handling problem

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