Chevrolet VOLT steering problems
73 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
1,860 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 884 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
73 of 1,860 complaints match this topic (3.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10402364 · 2011-05-23 (May 23, 2011)
THE REAR END OF THIS CAR FEELS AS IF IT IS SLIPPING OUT WHEN YOU ENTER A CURVE AT 60 TO 65 MPH. GM CALLS IT SENSITIVE STEERING BUT I CALL IT SCARY AND UNSAFE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55 miles reported. Look up ODI 10402364 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10577125 · 2014-04-03 (April 3, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET VOLT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, HE DROVE OVER THE RUMBLE STRIPS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND THE POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER AND THE CHECK POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10577125 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10679070 · 2015-01-27 (January 27, 2015)
MY FIRST PROBLEMS I EXPERIENCE WITH THE 2011 CHEVY VOLT WAS AROUND OCTOBER, 2014. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, I RECEIVED A "PROPULSION POWER REDUCED" INDICATION ON MY DASHBOARD AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH HIGHWAY TRAFFIC WHICH RESULTED IN A HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS. I WAS AFRAID I WOULD BE REAR ENDED OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO MY LOW RELATIVE SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, AT TIMES, NOT ABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 45-55 MPH ON HIGHWAYS WITH 65-75 MPH SPEED LIMIT. I LIVE IN SAN DI…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10679070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11566740 · 2024-01-20 (January 20, 2024)
'11 Chevy Volt hybrid was daily driver of 100+ miles, multiple trips both highway and city for last 2 1/2 months. Breaks and rotors have been replaced all the way around, fresh oil changes as needed and filters. Warning on dash "Service High Voltage Charging System", ”Service Airbag" and check engine light have been on since I've owned it (Oct. 23). When plug car in it doesn't charge, but the EV charges while driving. Car generally switches back and forth from EV to ICE without issues. No other issues have been noted. 1/18/24 Start car and dri…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11566740 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10472984 · 2012-08-29 (August 29, 2012)
8/24/12 POWER STEERING FAILED 2X. FIRST TIME FOR ABOUT 2MIN. SECOND TIME ON 8/26/12 FOR 15 TO 20 SECONDS ALMOST HIT A CAR IN NEXT LANE WHILE TURNING ON 8/24. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10472984 at NHTSA ↗