2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering rack failure, does not return to center most of the time. Every once in a while it will. Loud clunking in steering, started right around 36k mile warranty expiration, but I didnt know what it was so did not report it right away.”
filed Jun 27, 2026
“The steering has become harder to turn and will not return to center after turning a corner. When driving the steering wheel will stay in the position you have turned it to. I feel like this is dangerous and a safety risk especially at highway speeds. I have taken it to my local Chevrolet…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Bolt EV | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 8 | 12% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 21 | 12% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 45 | 26% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 37 | 42% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 119 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.