2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Steering Problems

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

21Steering complaints

12.2%Of all 172 complaints

#4Most-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 SYSTEM87 · 50.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM30 · 17.4%

Unspecified / other21 · 12.2%

STEERING21 · 12.2%

POWER TRAIN11 · 6.4%

Share of the 172 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV overview page.

What owners report

“The steering system seems to be binding up. The wheel will not return to center after taking a corner. I have to apply force to…”NHTSA complaint 11543565 — filed 09/09/2023

“Steering After turning, the steering wheel will not return to center on its own. You have to manually return the steering wheel to the center…”NHTSA complaint 11504786 — filed 01/31/2023

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 21 of 172 complaints on file (12.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have in total?

172 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 0 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.