2013 Chevrolet Volt Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After driving in a straight line for about 20 minutes at 55 MPH I noticed the steering wheel seemed to be stuck in the center position. With a slight force it seemed to come off of a notch and resume normal feel until once again I traveled for some time in a straight line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672270, filed 2015-01, 19,500 miles“At any speed over 57mph, if you leave the steering wheel centered (such as on a long straightaway) the steering wheel will lock in that center position. It takes significant force to pull the car out of that center locked position. Chevrolet is aware of this issue, but has so far been un-willing to fix it in my vehicle (they will not send the part to the dealership).”
NHTSA complaint #10498372, filed 2013-02, 800 miles“This is the third incident since I had this car along with charging issue in the beginning of ownership this Chevrolet VOLT has been been deem total from the accident that occurred on january 6 because of the steering locking up”
NHTSA complaint #11062921, filed 2018-01, 70,000 miles“Oct 24th morning murrieta, ca , it was raining and big thunders and lighting. My wife started for work , the car was fully charged. She made her usual right turn from murrietta hotsprings rd to butterfield stage road in city of murrieta / temecula ca. She put the car in regeneration mode as the road was down hill. There was a big lighting and followed by a big thunder sounds. She saw white light and was blinded for fraction of second, it was raining heavy, immediately she felt the car was floated/drifting to left , hit the center raod divider and all air bags were already deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924232, filed 2016-11, 5 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet VOLT. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the power steering assist malfunctioned sporadically without warning. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel would become stiff for several seconds and before returning to normal function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10564937, filed 2014-02, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
161 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSeats
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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