NHTSA Complaint #11714633 — 2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11714633
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 1, 2023
Date Filed	January 31, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Steering rack binding. Becoming progressively harder to turn over time. Steering wheel doesn't return to center. Clunking in front end occasionally heard when hitting bumps.

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