Is steering a common complaint on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?

Yes. Steering makes up 24 of 118 total complaints filed for the 2023 Bolt EUV, or 20% of all complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV steering problem?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this steering issue as of the latest update.

What steering problem do owners report most on the 2023 Bolt EUV?

The most repeated pattern is the steering wheel not returning to center after a turn, sometimes combined with stiff or binding steering feel.

Has the 2023 Bolt EUV steering issue caused any crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint set includes 1 crash and 1 injury.

How does the 2023 Bolt EUV compare to the 2022 model for steering complaints?

The 2022 Bolt EUV had 9 steering complaints making up 35% of its total complaints, while the 2023 model has 24 steering complaints making up 20% of its total complaints.

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 24 of 118 total complaints (20%) filed on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, involving 1 crash and 1 injury. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue as of the data update.

Steering complaints: 24; 20% of 118
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel fails to return to center after turning, requiring drivers to manually straighten it.
Steering feels stiff or binds when turning left or right at slow to moderate speeds.
Some owners describe a loose or wandering steering feel with the wheel not settling to a centered position, even with lane keep assist off.
One owner reported the steering rack binding and seizing, with clunking sounds attributed to internal grease loss in the rack and pinion.
A separate report described Super Cruise engaging an unexpected hard left steering input that locked and could not be overridden, resulting in a crash.
Owners describe the wheel locking at fixed turn positions and not spinning back, calling the condition dangerous.

When 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 9, 2023, latest Sep 9, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Bolt EUV model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20229 (35%)
202324 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common complaint on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?: Yes. Steering makes up 24 of 118 total complaints filed for the 2023 Bolt EUV, or 20% of all complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV steering problem?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this steering issue as of the latest update.
What steering problem do owners report most on the 2023 Bolt EUV?: The most repeated pattern is the steering wheel not returning to center after a turn, sometimes combined with stiff or binding steering feel.
Has the 2023 Bolt EUV steering issue caused any crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint set includes 1 crash and 1 injury.
How does the 2023 Bolt EUV compare to the 2022 model for steering complaints?: The 2022 Bolt EUV had 9 steering complaints making up 35% of its total complaints, while the 2023 model has 24 steering complaints making up 20% of its total complaints.