NHTSA Complaint #11473000 — 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11473000
Vehicle 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 62,243 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

My vehicle for months failed to correct back to straight from right turns. Later on the vehicle started making creaking noises when turning, especially tight turns. The car started to frequently turn itself tighter in right turns, where I would have to force the wheel back to straight or even compensate left to maintain a consistent turn. My local trusted mechanic diagnosed that the steering rack/gear is failing and told me I would lose all steering control should the part fail and that it was unsafe for me to continue to drive my vehicle. I had the vehicle brought to a dealership to do the work. Through discussions with other Bolt owners, this is a common problem for Bolts and particularly the 2017s.

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