2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

118Steering complaints

34.9%Of all 338 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING118 · 34.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM106 · 31.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM70 · 20.7%

Unspecified / other31 · 9.2%

POWER TRAIN27 · 8%

Share of the 338 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV overview page.

What owners report

“The electronic steering has stopped automatically returning to center after turning - mostly right hand turns. Have seen other similar complaints on a Bolt forum…”NHTSA complaint 11425089 — filed 07/16/2021

“Steering wheel does not return easily to stationary position after being turned. As a result, wheel must be manually turned in order to straighten steering…”NHTSA complaint 11424896 — filed 07/15/2021

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated…”NHTSA complaint 11422329 — filed 06/25/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 118 of 338 complaints on file (34.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV have in total?

338 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.