Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 20 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | STEERING | Steering rack started failing: did not return to center out of slow corners. Basically I could do ha... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | STEERING | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | STEERING | Steering very stiff will not return to center on its own. Seems to be the steering rack. Not returni... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel fails to return to center after turns. This requires constant manual correction t... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel intermittently sticks and fails to return to center after turns or minor correcti... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | STEERING | Steering would not return to center after a turn only for LEFT turns, even at higher speeds. Steerin... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel does not return to center on its own after a turn. The wheel will remain turned, and ... |
| Feb 23, 2025 | STEERING | The steering doesn't return to center when making turns on occasion. This issue can cause an overcor... |
| Nov 6, 2024 | STEERING | I first noticed an issue with the steering wheel not returning to center after a turn, and also when... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | STEERING | The steering gear has failed at only 43,000 miles and yes the car is available for inspection if nee... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | STEERING | The steering wheel does not return to the center on its own and keep stuck in which direction it is ... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Steering sticks and does not return to center in sweeping turns. Clicking noise over bumps in very c... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | STEERING | The car has only 20k miles and the gear steering box failed and had to be replaced. This is apparent... |
| Mar 23, 2024 | STEERING | The steering wheel does not return to center. When turning and then releasing the steering wheel to ... |
| Dec 26, 2023 | STEERING | Pulls to the right when accelerating too much. Even after alignment. |
| Nov 1, 2023 | STEERING | steering wheel makes noise when you turn it. probable steering gear bad |
| Oct 5, 2023 | STEERING | An inspection of this vehicle has found the steering to be binding. The car is only 3 years old and ... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | STEERING | The steering system seems to be binding up. The wheel will not return to center after taking a corne... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | STEERING | Steering After turning, the steering wheel will not return to center on its own. You have to manuall... |
| Sep 8, 2021 | STEERING | steering wheel gear malfunction, will not return to center after turning left or right. will pull an... |