NHTSA Complaint #11614624 — 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11614624
Vehicle	2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 1, 2024
Date Filed	September 14, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The steering wheel is very stiff; if you turn left or right, when you complete the turn, if you were to release the wheel, it does not counter-turn back towards the center. Put differently - in an open parking lot, you could turn the wheel all the way to one side, release the wheel, press the accelerator --- and you'd go in circles. This has been happening for some time, but just recently had it pointed out that it is not normal. I feel its a meaningful safety risk. I researched the issue online and it seems that it is common for this model but GM has been unresponsive.

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