2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 11/01/2026

47Steering complaints

26.3%Of all 179 complaints

#2Most-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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM80 · 44.7%

STEERING47 · 26.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM44 · 24.6%

Unspecified / other21 · 11.7%

POWER TRAIN13 · 7.3%

Share of the 179 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV overview page.

What owners report

“On 4/13/2022, my wife was driving her 2019 Chevy Bolt EV when a dash light came on. When she told me about the light, I…”NHTSA complaint 11460962 — filed 04/15/2022

“ODO, 500 MILES, BRAND NEW VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AT SPEEDS OF 0 - 25 MPH, OR, WHEN THE VEHICLE COMING TO…”NHTSA complaint 11151567 — filed 11/14/2018

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 47 of 179 complaints on file (26.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV have in total?

179 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 10 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 11/01/2026.