How common are steering complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2020 Bolt EV, which is 13% of the 174 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the steering complaints reported on this model year.

What is the main steering complaint on the 2020 Bolt EV?

The most common pattern is a steering wheel that does not return to center on its own after a turn, requiring the driver to manually straighten it back out.

Did steering complaints on the Bolt EV lead to any crashes or injuries?

For the 2020 model year, NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to the steering complaints.

Is the 2020 Bolt EV better or worse than other years for steering complaints?

The 2020 Bolt EV's steering share is 13%, lower than the 2017 (36%), 2018 (43%), and 2019 (26%) model years, but similar to 2021 (13%).

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 13% of its 174 total complaints that year. No related recalls are listed. The dominant pattern is a steering wheel that fails to return to center after a turn.

Steering complaints: 22; 13% of 174
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel does not return to center on its own after turning, forcing the driver to manually straighten it.
Steering feels like it is binding or sticking, requiring extra force to bring the car back to a straight line.
Some owners report the steering gear itself failing and needing replacement, in one case at 43,000 miles.
A few owners describe clunking or clanking noises from the steering when moving the wheel at low speed or while stopped.
The issue reportedly persists even after new tires and a checked/corrected alignment, ruling out those as the cause.
Some owners note the problem occurs mainly or only on left turns or during slow sweeping curves.

When 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 31, 2023, latest Aug 6, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2025 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Bolt EV model year

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

2017123 (36%)
201838 (43%)
201946 (26%)
202022 (13%)
20219 (13%)
20224 (7%)
202317 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?: NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2020 Bolt EV, which is 13% of the 174 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the steering complaints reported on this model year.
What is the main steering complaint on the 2020 Bolt EV?: The most common pattern is a steering wheel that does not return to center on its own after a turn, requiring the driver to manually straighten it back out.
Did steering complaints on the Bolt EV lead to any crashes or injuries?: For the 2020 model year, NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to the steering complaints.
Is the 2020 Bolt EV better or worse than other years for steering complaints?: The 2020 Bolt EV's steering share is 13%, lower than the 2017 (36%), 2018 (43%), and 2019 (26%) model years, but similar to 2021 (13%).