When driving my Traverse at low speeds around 5 mph while trying to park, my steering gets very tight and it is extremely difficult to make the turn into a parking spot. In addition the vehicle is making a whining noise. We checked the power steering fluid and it is at the correct levels. I took it to my local repair man and they stated that the power steering pump was bad and needed to be replaced. I then contacted my local Chevy dealership to see if this was covered under my manufactures warranty and he stated that it was no longer covered and the warranty ran out at 3 years or 36,000 miles which ever come first. To make matters worse, when I spoke with the dealership, I was never informed about the service bulletin released in December 2014. I was informed by the dealer that it would cost between $1000-$1500 to replace the power steering pump. My local repair man had quoted me around $750. Therefore, I paid him to repair my vehicle because I didn't have that much money available for the dealer to do the repair and was very concerned with driving the vehicle under these conditions. When I returned to pick up my car I found out that the rack & pinion is leaking and will need to be replaced also! these issues seem to be an ongoing problem with this vehicle and I believe it poses a big issue especially if I am driving with my children in the car and my steering goes out. GMC needs to get on the ball and recall this before it kills someone!!!

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a spark plug needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Natchitoches, LA, USA

Have noticed steering being stiff a low speeds for about 2 weeks, and once had it go stiff while driving around 55 mph which was startling to say the least. This morning heard a whine coming from under the hood. Took the vehicle in to the dealer who said that fluid had leaked out from the rack and caused the power assist pump to run dry and go bad. Dealer says both the rack and the pump need to be replaced at a cost of $2,200, and said that the pump is not covered under GM's steering service bulletin 377272. GM has had plenty of complaints over these faulty parts and fluid, and must take responsibility for putting people's lives at risk with a defective product.

- Beaufort, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and there was a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering gearbox needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Glen Rose, TX, USA

When in reverse the steering wheel became extremely tight. It was making a screeching noise as the wheel turned. It became difficult to reverse out of driveway. On another incident, I was reversing out of a parking space and experienced same problem. Calling dealership tomorrow, scared to drive with my family.

- Hartford, CT, USA

Steering wheel jerked hard to the right at 60 mph nearly collided with a bridge in heavy oncoming traffic on two lane road. Steering wheel jerked so hard it was all I could do to maintain directional control of my car. I am a large man and I estimate the pull on the steering wheel at approximately 30 pounds and it took both of my hands to correct the steering. Event lasted less than one second, I did not notice any warning lights on the dash indicating the activation of stability control or traction control. After this event my wife told me that she had dropped off the right side of the road several times in the previous days and just thought she was not used to the way this new to us vehicle drove, we purchased this car on November 26, 2014. I have no doubt that a inexperienced would have had a serious if not fatal accident in this situation. Road conditions: Night, dry asphalt road surface.

- Onaga, KS, USA

2011 Chevy Traverse 54000 miles- vehicle whining at low speeds, becoming difficult to turn and at times loss of power while driving. I received a letter from GM indicating a powersteering pump would be replaced on the vehicle only if I was experiencing problems, this was not a recall notification. I took the vehicle to the dealer to have the pump replaced. I was later contacted by the dealer to be informed that my power steering gear is leaking and I need a whole new powersteering rack at the cost of $1400. I have read several similar complaints, and if GM has identified a problem with the power steering pump, the entire power steering rack should be considered a recall.

- Mason Ctiy , IA, USA

On August 6, 2014 we had our vehicle serviced by the dealer due to an airbag recall and at the time the vehicle had 38,000 miles. Shortly there after we noticed a grinding noise when we made a right hand turn. At first it happened intermittently but eventually it became noticeable at low rates of speed (5 - 10 mph). Today we took the vehicle to the dealership for the third recall this being the power steering pump. We were informed that this was covered by GM but we also had a leak in our rack and pinion and it would cost $1200 to repair. We intend to fight this since it appears it may be linked to the steering recall. We also have noticed that the driver side seat belt has cut a groove into the plastic seatbelt cover near the shoulder harness. We were told that this was not related to the earlier seat belt recall which had been serviced. This could effect the integrity of the seat belt system if the belt gets snagged by the plastic groove which has appeared. This should not happen with a car that is less than 3 years old.

- Yardley , PA, USA

Power steering failure.

- West Point, MS, USA

Steering becomes extremely difficult at low speeds. Dealership said it was the rack and pinion steering and it isn't covered under warranty.

- Clayton, NY, USA

Was going on an exit ramp and power steering gave out causing vehicle extremely difficult to turn. Car then cut off. All the complaints on line about this.. are you serious? I will never buy another Chevy. Extremely dangerous. Vehicle is at the shop now. I no longer feel safe driving it even after repaired.

- Pelham, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the steering column and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the power steering pump was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and it was determined that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

When driving my 2011 Traverse, it would reduce engine power and advise service. It would drop power to the point car was not drive able. I would shut car off. Wait and then able to drive it at low speeds (15 mph). This of course created a dangerous situation on the highway.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

While parking during the turn into the parking place, the power steering ceased to function. Happened again when pulling out or turning at low speed the power steering stops working. It will come back if stop or sometimes on acceleration. Had it checked by mechanic and they could not tell what it was and just did the blanket you should try to replace the whole rack and pump assembly.

- Franklin, OH, USA

Car was steering hard and leaking power steering fluid. Replaced power steering pump at local dealership at my expensive. This should be a safety issue not mechanical failure due to poor maintainence by owner, which was not the case. Lawyers or death before recalls. Now airbag danger. Have had three other recalls.

- Arizona City, AZ, USA

While backing up at a very low speed the vehicle steering wheel locked up, I then realized the engine had shut off. I noted the key was still in the on position and the back up camera was still on. Restarted vehicle and no further problems were noticed. When attempting to duplicate this issue the only time I could get the steering wheel to lock up was if the key was removed from the ignition. Also back up camera would only stay on if the car was running and in reverse so it is unclear why the steering wheel locked up with the key in the on position. This could be a serious safety issue if it happened under different circumstances.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

Power steering failed. Started with strong vibration in steering wheel a few hours before the failure. Car was very difficult to control safely at any speed. Dealer is looking at a significant leak in the steering fluid because it was below the minimum level. No visible evidence of a leak from where I park the car.

- Bountiful, UT, USA

Complete loss of power steering caused by loss of power steering fluid. Lost control of steering, steering wheel locked-up. Fortunately traffic was light at the time and was able to slow down to stop in a controlled manner. Upon inspection, found significant puddle of steering fluid under the car. Appears to be a sudden failure, not a slow leak based on amount of fluid loss at the time of the problem. Restarted the car and was able to slowly make it home with no power steering, steering wheel was very difficult to turn. Consider this to be a serious safety issue, especially if this happens at higher speed in a busy traffic. Found many similar complaints in various owner forums online. Waiting for a dealer appointment to determine whether it's the pump, gear or fluid lines that caused the loss of steering fluid.

- Edwardsville, IL, USA

Power steering pump went out steering wheel locks up at low RPM or in neutral ridiculous at this mileage car is supposed to be upper class with upper class mechanical failures??

- Big Clifty, KY, USA

Serpentine belt shredded, water pump, battery and power steering failed twice, once in 2012 and once in 2013. Serpentine belt replaced again in 2013 because it was damaged by a stone. Currently have lawsuit against GM to replace the car for safety reasons. They are dragging their feet. Lawsuit going on over a year.

- Port Clinton, OH, USA