2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV steering problems
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering is binding, does not return to center when turning, it has play in the steering, and rattles and shakes when driving in the highway. Dealer said it needs a steering shaft replacement. The car has been doing this since it had less than 50k miles. There were no warning lamps or messages…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“Component or system that failed/malfunctioned: The Electric Power Steering (EPS) Gear / Steering Rack Assembly. The component has not yet been removed from the vehicle and is available for physical inspection upon request. How safety is put at risk: When navigating low-speed turns or accelerating…”
filed Jun 21, 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% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 21 | 12% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 45 | 26% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 37 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.