2009 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- 222
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 222 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 121 records
- steering wheel · 34 records
- rack pinion · 27 records
- steering fluid · 15 records
- steering pump · 14 records
- hard turn · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 112 |
| 30–60k mi | 47 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering
My 2009 chevrolet traverse won't go into reverse and also won't switch gears on time while driving with the steering so stiff
ODI 11194266
Steering
It's very hard to turn the wheel. When trying to turn in or back up it's extremely hard to turn.
ODI 11161722
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While attempting to make a turn, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to berger chevrolet [redacted], located at 2525 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512) where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the warranty did not cover the failure. The manufacturer stated that there was an extended…
ODI 11150067
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Unsafe car to drive in with my kids. I have no traction control and very sporadic power loss! I was driving with my kids going about 30mph and spun out of control around a curve with my kids in the car. Thank the lord no one was hurt and neither was the vehicle. I try to take off from a light or stop sign and it'll either take off super fast and almost hit the car in front of me, or take off slow with no power and…
ODI 11154917
Steering
Power steering failing while turning and is difficult to turn.
ODI 11114272
Steering
When i turn from a stop it's like i don't have any power steering and it's difficult to turn the wheels. It's happened often but getting worse
ODI 11103682
Steering
Power steering becomes hard to turn when turning a corner or trying to park in a parking spot.not making any noise but steering gets really stiff
ODI 11124730
Steering
Power steering is very hard to turn at slow speeds i have checked power steering fluid and it's full i'm very afraid this may cause me to lose control if it would happen going down the hwy please let me know what can i do.
ODI 11098334
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While approaching a stop sign, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver in both directions when attempting to turn. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle, but found not visible failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11089127
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Traverse stopped at a city intersection and failed to move or start after that. Timing chain broke at 158,000 causing damage to catalytic converters. Failure of power steering was an ongoing problem for months that caused wheels to lock up during turns and then suddenly release causing much over correction because of having to pull so hard on the steering wheel when it would go out.
ODI 11061452
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have been battling my check engine light all 2018 and now 2019. Not to mention the stabiliztrak and hard to turn steering wheel. I have been getting a misfire in all my coils. This issue has caused the vehicle to stutter, drink high volumes of gas and almost sent me broke. I have changed every coil, every plug, changed the stabilizer, tentioner, bearings, swaybar links and much more. I am completely done with…
ODI 11191763
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Stabilitrak/traction control problems i am the owner of this vehicle that has 165,000+ miles on it. We have repaired/replaced about $6900: in 2017 evap purge valve, in 2017 upper coolant hose, 2016 water pump gasket, timing chain, 2014 catalytic converter and gaskets, 2014 water pump and front motor mount, in 2009 reverse clutch plate. Now the stability trac and traction lights both came on stating to service the…
ODI 11046928
Steering
Power steering just went out as i was driving. Power steering fluid full
ODI 11022645
Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving down the street i came to a stop. As i began to go i tried to turn right and i couldn't turn the wheel it was so hard. Reminded me of my first car i had when i had a leak with my steering fluid. So at that point i try to brake and my brakes failed. I don't know what happened i began to roll backwards and the first thing i thought of was to push down as hard as i could and slammed it into park. While…
ODI 11021255
Steering
On three separate occasions within the past year, the power steering has gone out in my 2009 chevy traverse while i am driving. On two occasions, it was raining and my power steering went out as i was turning - both instances on a city street. The third instance was on a city street (in a neighborhood) and the power steering again went out as i was going around a turn. There was a small amount of water on the road…
ODI 11010348
Steering
2009 chevrolet traverse steering "locks up" almost like losing power steering when turning (often at low speeds like around roundabouts) and need to use all my strength to make successful turn without hitting vehicles around me then all of the sudden it "gives" and is ok and overcorrecting occurs because i am using all my strength to make the turn .... Very similar to many other complaints that i've read online…
ODI 11001707
Steering
Good afternoon. I have a 2009 chevy traverse ls. I was having problems with my power steering and received the special coverage notice number 14329 to have the repairs done. According to notice, the power steering system was supposed to be flushed, the steering pump replaced and a new steering gear installed. I recently went in for an oil change at the chevy dealership in lowell and came across some issues with the…
ODI 10994460
Steering
Power steering completely fails when making low speed turns (ex. Into a parking space, at an intersection...etc.). Steering gets very stiff that at times i cannot complete the turn. Have to stop and reverse to straighten out. Been very close to hitting vehicles because of it. From what i am researching, i understand this is a widespread problem with these vehicles. What i don't understand is why there hasn't been a…
ODI 10906006
Steering
A periodic failure of the power steering had occurred from when the vehicle was new. Sometimes 2 to 3 times a month but sometimes not for several months. Dealer "unable to duplicate problem. Bring it in when it is doing it". Only lasted through 1 to 2 turns and then it was fine. It has done this sense new. A month ago it started doing this all the time. 8 out of 10 turns you would loose steering. My wife ran off…
ODI 10903548
Steering
When decelerating or moving slowly, the car intermittently experiences a complete loss of power steering. My wife is barely able to turn the steering wheel.
ODI 10893207
Steering
Loss of steering due to leaking steering gear assembly.
ODI 10927854
Steering
At low speeds it get hard to steer. Took it to the dealer not sure what is wrong with it.
ODI 10903634
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall...when im driving my steering wheel seems to lock up ...and it also cause a bad shaking.
ODI 10875541
Steering
There is loss of power steering assist when traveling at low speeds. It is unsafe as the vehicle becomes hard to steer when turning left or right. This issue is known to the auto-maker and they only want to replace power steering pump and fluid. The power steering gear is leaking and gm should recall this unsafe part. The steering function of an automobile is critical as human lives are at the mercy of this…
ODI 11006058
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The steering wheel required excessive force. When making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated at the time of the failure. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10872185