Is steering a common problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?

NHTSA shows 16 steering complaints for the 2017 Volt, roughly 2% of the 698 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint category.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints was 26,500 miles.

Have steering failures caused crashes or injuries in the 2017 Volt?

NHTSA data for this steering complaint set lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

How does the 2017 Volt compare to other Volt years for steering complaints?

The 2017 model year has 16 steering complaints, the highest count among Volt years listed, though its 2% share of total complaints is similar to several other years.

2017 Chevrolet Volt Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, about 2% of its 698 total complaints for the year. No steering-related recall is on file. Median mileage at failure was 26,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 16; 2% of 698
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 26,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Power steering suddenly cuts out at highway or city speed, making the car hard to turn, sometimes with a "service power steering" warning message.
Some drivers report a grinding or whirring noise from the steering system just before it stops assisting.
A few owners describe the steering column latch failing, forcing them to physically hold the column in place while driving.
Loss of power steering has occurred alongside broader electrical shutdowns, including the steering wheel locking up, propulsion errors, and the car stalling or refusing to restart.
Steering chatter or erratic centering has been reported before a full power-assist failure on the freeway.

When 2017 Chevrolet Volt steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2017, latest Jan 12, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Jan 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Volt model year

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

20113 (6%)
20126 (2%)
20135 (2%)
20145 (5%)
20151 (2%)
20162 (1%)
201716 (2%)
20185 (2%)
20191 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?: NHTSA shows 16 steering complaints for the 2017 Volt, roughly 2% of the 698 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint category.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints was 26,500 miles.
Have steering failures caused crashes or injuries in the 2017 Volt?: NHTSA data for this steering complaint set lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does the 2017 Volt compare to other Volt years for steering complaints?: The 2017 model year has 16 steering complaints, the highest count among Volt years listed, though its 2% share of total complaints is similar to several other years.