Power steering would lock up for 5 approximately seconds when making a turn at a slow speed 25 mph or less. Seems to be doing it more frequently 1-2 times per day. Had it looked at a Chevy dealer could find no thing wrong. Had it at a local repair shop he changed the power steering fluid-stated that it appeared really dark and dirty. This did not help with the steering problem.

- Cloverdale, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The failure recurred intermittently. The dealer stated that the steering gear needed to be replaced due to a leak. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

Loss of power steering at slow speeds on hard turns.

- Middletown, OH, USA

I have a 2010 Traverse. With in the last 3 months the steering has become a daily problem. When making turns from 25mph or less you loose control of the car. The steering will freeze up when it chooses. Sometimes it will happen at the start of a turn sending you straight toward on coming traffic!! we had it in for an oil change (May 2014) and asked the dealer to check the steering. Dealer said there was nothing wrong and the vehicle is fine. It still continues to occurrence on a daily basis. We don't have the money to bring it to the dealer to have the pump replaced. I'm looking for other options on how to repair/replace it the most economical way? until I have this problem resolved it will mostly be just an around the town vehicle do to the fear of it may happen while on the highway. I cant believe with this many complaints GM hasn't done anything to correct this problem. Its time for a recall.

- Cheshire , CT, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, who stated the rack and pinion and the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Wellsville, NY, USA

As the mileage on this vehicle reached around 80,000 at times it became more and more difficult to steer at slow speeds such as in parking lots. I thought it might had been the tires but after having all tires replaced and aligned this steering issue continues. The problem is steadily becoming worse. I have not experienced any steering problems at speeds of 55+ but I see from the other complaints that it may be an expensive repair.

- Summerfield, LA, USA

The power steering pump failed. There has been repeated grinding and steering issues over the ensuing 4,000 miles (6 mo) since the replacement. It seems that many other owners are experiencing this at 40 - 60K miles, past the lifetime of the warranty (3 yr / 36,000 miles).

- Blauvelt, NY, USA

Complete loss of power steering at speeds less than 20 mph. My wife couldn't turn the wheel. Car was taken to the dealer and the power steering pump was replaced. Cost of $641.84.

- Sale Creek, TN, USA

I am having trouble turning the wheel when trying to make U turns or entering parking spaces. Don't notice it until I'm slowing down and making a turn. It feels like it is catching and my wheels are going to lock up. Afraid to drive with my 3 kids in the car. It happens everyday.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Having the same problem everyone else is having with steering. When going slow & turning or backing up it seems like power steering kicks off & then comes back on. Started happening after it reached 70,000.

- Kearney, MO, USA

While driving from durango to silverton co. Through all the turns, I completely lost the ability to turn. I had to brake hard in order to not go off the road. Vehicle came to and was able to drive again but now it happens repetitively.

- Durango, CO, USA

When I purchased this vehicle, shortly after I had it, I began noticing a stiffness whenever I would turn corners at intersections, or into parking spaces, etc. This issue is becoming more and more frequent and has put me in some very dangerous situations when turning into traffic. Often times I have had to back up and start over when turning as I would never make it to where I am going safely. At intersections there have been times that I would almost end up in oncoming traffic because the vehicle would not turn correctly for me. When I brought this up to the dealer they told me that because it was an all-wheel drive that was a common problem. Now after they fixed something else on my car and I had them look at this issue, they determined that is was in fact my power steering pump and the box that goes with it, which is going to cost me an additional $2400 to repair. I have had this vehicle for about 4 months now (1 month of this time they had it to repair my engine) so I feel that I am getting ripped off with this vehicle. Sad thing is that I really loved this car but am against putting this much money into something that seems to be a huge issue with GM. I have read the complaints online and there are numerous people that have the same make/model/year vehicle as me and are having the same problem. Someone needs to do something about this before someone gets into an accident.

- Lima, OH, USA

Steering has become difficult. Recently becoming harder to turn. Vehicle is garage kept and noticed a pink puddle of fluid. This turned out to be the power steering fluid. We took to a mechanic friend who put vehicle up on a rack. He advised that the rack and pinion need to be replaced. I am terrified to drive this vehicle now. He says it will cost $1200 to fix. We don't have that kind of money. Chevy needs to put a recall on this before someone gets hurt. I love love my Traverse but am afraid to drive with my children or anyone for that matter. Please insist on a recall.

- Edgewater, FL, USA

At very slow speeds, steering wheel seems to lock or become very difficult to turn. This has happened numerous times. Now occurs occasionally when backing out of parking spaces. On 6/6/14, I felt a loss of power steering going around a corner at 25 mph. I checked several website and this seems to be a very common issue. I feel this is very dangerous and it seems to be a design flaw.

- Smithfield, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and caused the contact to face the opposite direction. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that the power steering was leaking and that there was metal corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was not available.

- Newnan, GA, USA

When driving at a low speed, the vehicle makes a terrible whining noise. I took it to the dealership in March 2014 and was told the power steering pump and rack need to be replaced which would cost me close to $3000 out-of-pocket, which I cannot afford. Upon researching, I saw numerous complaints regarding the same issue with the Traverse that have resulted in power steering failure. I also see that GM recalled Chevy Malibu and cobalts in March 2014 for the same issue, however, a recall was not issued for the Traverse. I feel this is a huge safety concern that GM should issue a recall for. Does there have to be fatality before they are held accountable"!"!

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

Occasional hard steering/loss of power steering during low speeds when maneuvering. In 01/2011 GM replaced steering gearbox due to leaking seals as a warranty item. Now this issue has come up and their answer is to replace the gearbox again, and they expect me to pay for it now that the extended warranty has expired. Had an independent ase certified mechanic check this out and he said he's seen the same issue 3 times at his shop. They've been replacing the power steering pump. Contacted GM corporate customer case and now is going thru district level review.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

I bought this Traverse in may of 2013. We have been having a problem with the power steering off and on for over a year. The SUV only had 58000 miles on it when we bought it. We just dealt with it, because we either don't have the time or the money to fix the problem. That was until recently, I was driving home from work and almost ran off the road, because the steering locked up on me. I consider this a hazard and one I don't want to lose my life for. There is no reason to have to replace a lifetime part like this. I have had other cars that I have yet to replace this item on, one is 11 yrs old and has 200000 miles on it.

- Gatewood, MO, USA

Bought a 2010 Traverse 2 weeks ago. Only 14,145 miles, had the steering pump and rack and pinion changed already. Still making weird noise. Surely there needs to be a recall, is GM waiting for fatalities first?

- Uniondale, NY, USA

Steering pump not functioning properly, hard to steer at low speeds. The dealership has told me I need a new one. Why is this happening? this should be a recall item. Mileage is not high enough for such an important item to give out. Occurred after a 5 hour trip.

- Laredo, TX, USA