I was turning into my driveway when the power steering locked. By very "brute force" I was able to force it back thus avoiding a collision with the retaining wall. Later in the week I took the car to a auto body repair to remove a minor dent. The owner of the repair shop experienced the same "lock" up when driving the car into his garage. I then when on line googled "2010 Traverse steering problems" I was taken back at the plethora of complaints and comments filed. I took the car to an independent mechanic and he & I reviewed the complaints. We concluded it was the rack & pinion thus it was replaced. No so. The lock up occurred again last evening when turning into my driveway. This morning I took it back to the mechanic. He is replacing the rack and pinion he put in yesterday and putting in a new power steering pump. Try "chatting" with a GM representative on line. They are experts at deflecting questions and giving you the run around. Since GM owes the United States$ & I am part of the us, the next step is to contact my senators and congress person and demand a recall of the Traverse' from this debtor.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

While traveling below 15 mph the power steering stops working and requires a strong effort to turn the wheel. The problem has not gone away and is getting more frequent. I took it to the dealer on on 8 August 2013 and was told that I would have to replace the power steering pump and the rack and pinion (cost approximately $1,500). I asked if this was a common problem and the service tech said know. Now I have found out is is a common problem.

- Warren, MI, USA

At speeds of 40 mph and slower, the power steering is unresponsive and stops working. This problem is recurring. Most notably when turning onto side roads after slowing down, and also when making turns into parking lots and parking spaces. This steering problem is a hazard to not only the vehicle driver/occupants, but as well as other drivers on the road.

- Vilonia, AR, USA

Notification that was sent to chevorlet's web site I recently purchased a used 2010 Traverse. Took it on the typical two mile test drive found no issues. After owning it now for several months I'm having problems with the power steering failing. It is usually at lower speeds when turning in driveway or parking lots. Today I was in the middle of sharp curve, low speed, approx. 35 mph, and the power steering went out just as another car was coming from the opposite direction. I was able to react properly and keep the vehicle on the roadway. My concern is that my teenage daughter who is just learning to drive would not have reacted properly in that situation and people could be serious injured and/or killed. My other concern is that this seems to be a common issue with this model, according to NHTSA web site and many other Traverse owners web forums. I cannot afford to replace the steering system and this is my family's primary vehicle. I'm left with putting money over safety. Please document this complaint.

- Berwick, ME, USA

Original owner; starting at approximately 39,000miles on odometer, driving at low speeds, at or below 40mph power steering inoperable. Very difficult to steer when power steering goes out.

- Hartselle, AL, USA

When turning left at stop light or parking lot at low speed the steering wheel is very hard to turn. The dealership advised that the power steering pump needed to be replaced.

- Southfield, MI, USA

When I purchased my vehicle, I noticed steering was more difficult than my 2001 Nissan Altima. It is a heavier vehicle so I at first attributed the issue to that. As time has passed, the steering has become more difficult and actually requires force at slow speeds or in parking lots to turn the vehicle. I noticed this has become hazardous when pulling out of my neighborhood and being unable to fully complete the turn as the steering had completely locked up. I have a 2 year old and a baby due in October. I purchased the car because I needed a safer vehicle and am very disappointed that I feel no safer than I did in my Nissan Altima. I have seen the number of comments on this issue and am extremely concerned Chevy hasn't done anything about it. I will not buy another.

- Bluff City, TN, USA

At 15 mph or lower steering gets so hard to steer almost feels like it is locking up. I see others having the same problem. This is a hazard to the driver and passengers and others cars!

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

When turning from left to right steering became difficult and the rack and pinion was making a roaring sound. Sales auto cherv dealer fix the problem. I am concern that the rack and pinion might start leaking and cause me to have an accident. This should be a major concern of General Motors. After reading the incident reports, this must be happening to all of the Traverses. Some owners have no clue. After three months being the Chevrolet Traverse owner this happen and I have had to have it checked each time I go for service. Please have General Motors to look into this issue regarding the steering of the front rack and pinion. Chevrolet owner

- Warsaw, NC, USA

At low speeds, loss of power steering. Requires extra force to turn steering wheel. Took to dealer and dealer replaced rack and pinion, and did not fix problem. Charged $1200.

- Partridge, KY, USA

We were driving in a parking lot when we first noticed the steering going out. It was minimal at first, and my husband checked the power steering fluid. He saw nothing wrong with the levels. As the months have continued the steering has gotten worse, almost to the point where I can no longer drive it. There are multiple occasions, the latest is today, where I was going on the off ramp to my exit and it went out as I was rounding the corner. I have to keep a tight grip on the steering wheel to control the turn. It came back in quickly and I was about 2 inches from hitting the barrier wall and crashing. I also had my two toddlers in the car with me. With so many complaints why hasn't something been done" like a recall" I have contacted my cousin who works for GM to see if there is anything that can done and have referred him to this site.

- Stafford, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering assist without warning. The steering wheel required excessive force in order for the contact to continue driving. The failure became progressively worse over a period of time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

- Taylor, MI, USA

At slow speeds the power steering fails. This is very dangerous because it usually occurs in parking lots. Why is there no recall since this is a common and dangerous problem"?"

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

At speeds below 20 mph the steering locks up.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

Our 2010 Chevy Traverse has recently started having problems with power steering in low speed conditions. It has nearly caused us to wreck on multiple conditions. At speeds above 10-15 miles per hour we have not had any problems. I started doing some research (), for example and discovered that there have been thousands of complaints on this same issue and GM doesn't seem to recognize it as an issue that needs recalled. It has cost anywhere from $500-$1200 to repair depending upon geographic location and the severity of the problem. Please pass this info along to the proper authorities to look into a nation wide recall.

- Linton, IN, USA

Loud whining noise while turning, and occasional difficult turning period. Contatced Chevy dealership and they quoted $1000, repair when I explained the issue. Took to mechanic who flushed the power steering fluid but the issue persisted. I've seen numerous complaints about this issue on line, it has to be addressed by the manufacturer before someone is seriouly hurt or killed.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Intermittently the car's power steering will not respond. It is usually at slow speeds in parking lots but at times at slower speeds in traffic. My wife and young daughter (16) can barely steer the car when this failure occurs and have had some close calls trying to steer the car in close traffic. We called the dealer (winchester, va) and the service department spokesman acted like he was oblivious to this problem and wanted us to bring it in. This is happening to thousands of GM cars and they along with NHTSA need to do the right thing, a recall, regardless of the governments stake in GM. Toyota would have already been recalled. Please do not wait for a death toll.

- Berryville, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the power steering pump and rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

- Independence, MO, USA

For months and months I heard a noise from the steering section...like it needed oil. We checked the fluid and noticed it was low. We have to repeat the fluid every month or so. I was driving and all of a sudden my steering became stuck. Now I need $1000+ repairs for a vehicle that is only 3 years old w/ 40,000 miles. This is unfair.

- Gloversville, NY, USA

Steering rack binding and not allowing vehicle to turn. Several near accidents when turning onto streets or into parking lots near other cars as the car will be stuck on a path unless driving physically is capable of pulling steering wheel through the bind.

- Franklin, OH, USA