NHTSA Complaint #11622733 — 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11622733
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 1, 2022
Date Filed	October 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Steering not returning to center, when making a turn across the street you have to quickly center the vehicle to prevent going into on coming traffic. Very stiff to turn and make popping sounds when turning.

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