2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering stiffened over several weeks. Then steering wheel would not automatically return to center while turning while driving. Diagnosed by service as a fault with steering column. This is apparently very common in Chevy Bolts.”
filed Jun 8, 2026
“Steering rack started failing: did not return to center out of slow corners. Basically I could do hands-free circles in a parking lot. Dealer confirmed the steering rack was bad and replaced it under warranty. Out of sweeping corners this can be a safety issue as it only got worse over time. No…”
filed Jan 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 17 | 29% |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 8 | 12% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 45 | 26% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 37 | 42% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 119 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.