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CarComplaints.com Notes: There are serious power steering concerns for the Traverse. Data shows that owners are having a difficult time with their power steering quitting, particularly at low speeds.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,540 miles

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse steering problems

steering problem

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Comments (Page 3 of 17)

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problem #283

May 132017

Traverse

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At slow speed attempting to turn the steering get so stiff you need two hand to turn the steering wheel. Most time notice the problem at 5-10 mph. Turning both right and left into a parking space or from a stop to turn onto a street.

- Cambridge, OH, USA

problem #282

Mar 172017

Traverse

  • 140,000 miles
Car steering failure at stopped or low speed (10 mph) turns. No issue with turn while at high or cruising speeds. Occurs on both left and right turns.

- Gun Barrel City, TX, USA

problem #281

Apr 112017

Traverse

  • 69,500 miles
Under 35mph, the steering gets very difficult, making the car very difficult to control. It happens frequently, in parking lots, exiting and entering lots. And you never know when, until you are mid-turn, causing you to use extreme effort to maneuver. It made me very fearful and a bit panicked that I would not be able to prevent an accident, if one were pending. It has been increasingly difficult and more frequent since the date listed below

- Fife, WA, USA

problem #280

Apr 272017

Traverse

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact's mother owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While the contact's mother was driving 40 mph, the steering wheel became extremely loose and the vehicle made a squealing sound. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Monroeville, NJ, USA

problem #279

Apr 272017

Traverse

  • 55,000 miles
After driving the vehicle at low speeds noticed whining noise and hard to turn. After inspection by auto shop they stated the SUV had a leak in the power steering rack and it needed to be replaced. Vehicle has less then 55,000 miles with no other issues.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #278

Apr 232017

Traverse

  • 95,000 miles
Our 2010 Chevrolet Traverse will lose power steering when making hard turns and/or turning at low speeds. The vehicle has been in motion nearly every time when this happens. We have lost all power steering when turning even on five lane highways, crossing very busy highways. We have never experienced this with a vehicle before this one. We are reporting it today, but we have experienced this sudden loss of power steering several times with our Traverse. This is a safety issue, and General Motors needs to do something about it.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #277

Jan 122017

Traverse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering is stiff and very hard to turn at low speed or stopped.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

problem #276

Mar 232017

Traverse

  • 70,500 miles
I was informed that my steering system is failing in multiple parts. This was no surprise to the mechanic who told me this is a common occurrence in these vehicles. Not only is this a costly repair but it can also become a hazardous condition due to loss of power steering.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #275

Mar 012017

Traverse

  • 156,109 miles
There is a steering warranty on this vehicle for default in steering up to 150,000 miles. I've owned my car little over a year and it wasn't until it broke and I went through the process of getting it fixed that I became aware of the warranty. I'm now 6000 miles over and have no vehicle. I realize I'm over the mileage a little but I don't understand why this wasn't a full recall for safety reasons in the first place!however I feel Chevrolet should help cover a decent portion of the repair. Is there anything thing you can do to help. It's a very expensive process. And very dangerous for everyone on the road. It about slung me into a dump truck while taking my kids to school one morning and then would hardly turn at all even in a slight curve.

- Huddleston, VA, USA

problem #274

Mar 182017

Traverse

  • 70,000 miles
The power steering will go out intermediately while driving on turns. The power steering has been doing this since I purchased the vechile but put today's date as the date of issue.

- Georgetown, DE, USA

problem #273

Feb 212017

Traverse

  • 169,539 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned and the vehicle became difficult to steer without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,539.

- Monterey, TN, USA

problem #272

Feb 292016

Traverse

  • 169,325 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While making a turn and when the vehicle was in motion, the power steering failed. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified and indicated that there was no recall to provide a solution. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 169,325.

- Monterey, TN, USA

problem #271

Sep 012016

Traverse

  • miles
Power steering gives out when going slow and turning. Like turning into a parking space, or turning corners. Deal says the power steering rack is leaking on both sides. The car has 79000 miles

- Little Suamico, WI, USA

problem #270

Oct 142016

Traverse

  • 1 miles
Eps system is defective no power steering at low speed or when engine is idling cannot turn car at low speed makes whining noise at high speed.

- Plymouth, WI, USA

problem #269

Sep 102016

Traverse

  • 140,000 miles
Power steering fails when attempting to turn at slow speeds (parking etc).

- Florence, MA, USA

problem #268

Sep 012016

Traverse

  • 107,000 miles
When turning left of right at a low rate of speed the power steering fails for a short period of time, resulting in the vehicle not negotiating the turn correctly. Just last week I was turning left at a stop light trying to steer into the inside lane; however, the steering will would not turn as required - resulting in my car traveling into the outside lane. This is a major issue that could result in an accident. I noticed that several other owners are experiencing similar issues and would like it to be investigated further.

- Keno, OR, USA

problem #267

Sep 082016

Traverse

  • 136,740 miles
Power steering suddenly goes out at low speeds, when coasting, very hard to turn from a stopped position until you start going, slowing down for curves or turns it goes out as well, all on normal paved roads. It is nearly impossible to turn the steering wheel which when going 45 mph and you take your foot off the gas to coast around a curve, the steering wheel becomes so stiff I veared into the other lane of oncoming traffic just fighting the steering wheel. Hitting the brakes made it even worse. Extremely dangerous!!

- Taylorsville, NC, USA

problem #266

May 292015

Traverse

  • 83,000 miles
Steering wheel is getting very hard to turn at times becomes stuck and will not move and continues to happen

- Sioux City, IA, USA

problem #265

Aug 022016

Traverse

  • 93,000 miles
At low speeds 5-20 mph power steering is not working/very hard to turn left or right! very dangerous situation for anyone who owns a Traverse!!!!

- Alva, OK, USA

problem #264

Jul 012016

Traverse

  • miles
When driving at slower rates of speed I keep loosing power steering. Especially when stopped trying to make a turn or trying to park in parking lots. Very frustrating.

- Hanover, PA, USA

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