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.
Steering
While taking corners at low speeds the power steering will suddenly cut out. It does not happen all the time. I have had mechanics inspect the vehicle and they cannot diagnose the problem. This is a major issue that needs to be dealt with immediately. I have called chevrolet's help line only to tell me that each case is different and i need to pay to have their mechanic look at it again. While on hold with…
ODI 10606915
Steering
While traveling at slow speeds there is a complete loss of power steering. My wife was driving and nearly hit pedestrians because she lost power steering, it is nearly impossible to steer at low speeds, like parking and turning corners. *tr
ODI 10584531
Steering
I have noticed noise in the steering column. The first 2 times i took it in for service the tech was unable to replicate the problem. The third time i took it in, they heard the noise and diagnosed a problem with the steering rack. I was told the rack needs to be replaced, and that if i did not replace the rack i would at some point lose power steering. If this occurs, i believe that it is possible that i could be…
ODI 10596650
Steering
Vehicle has been experiencing intermittent issues with steering at low speeds. While trying to park, pull into traffic or make low speed turns, the steering will seize. *tr
ODI 10594877
Steering
Turning down a street when steering locked on me. Almost hit a car and almost lost control. I had to stop and try to not go up over the curb all the while another car was coming as i was crossing. It continues to do this locking while steering into parking places as well. Very scary that this happened while my children were in the car. Thank you for your time in looking into this. *tr
ODI 10586677
Steering
It is difficult to steer and makes a noise when steering. Had the car in to the shop and he said power steering fluid is good and to contact the dealer because there are 1,000's of complaints regarding this same very dangerous safety issue. Called the dealer and they claim to have not heard of this issue. This car has had 6 recalls and now this very dangerous safety issue that had not been recalled. Gm needs to take…
ODI 10592041
Service Brakes · Steering
While backing out of a parking spot, the steering column completely locked up and would not allow me to turn the wheel. I then attempted to pull forward at which time the brakes locked in place. Although there were no injuries, i can't help to wonder what could've happened and what my response would have been should this had happened in traffic on the freeway. I had my daughter in the car and i am still nervous…
ODI 10588231
Steering
The steering wheel locked as we were parking car. It was still on drive. Took it to dealer. No recall on this even though i've researched a lot of complaints about the steering on this car 2009 traverse. It makes me feel unsafe driving this car especially if it happens again as i am driving down the highway. *tr
ODI 10577453
Steering
The power steering goes out with no warning while going at slower speeds. *tr
ODI 10584909
Steering
When i attempted to turn onto a busy street with my wife's 2009 chevrolet traverse, the power steering failed and i nearly broadsided another vehicle. Fortunately i was able to stop before a collision occurred. When i got home i checked the power steering fluid and it was just under the max level. My wife said she has experienced the same thing when pulling into a parking space or just turning at slower speeds but…
ODI 10594024
Steering
2009 chevy traverse lost steering control on the freeway almost making the vehicle uncontrollable as exiting the off ramp. Had care been driven by my wife, she would not have had the strength to get the vehicle under control and likely would have resulted in a serious accident. Subsequent investigation on the internet revealed that hundreds and hundreds of others have experienced the same malfunction. The suv just…
ODI 10577294
Steering
Power steering goes out intermittently at low speeds - sharp turns pulling into parking spots, pulling out of parking spots into traffic, etc.. There are numerous reports of this on the chevy traverse forum indicating this is a known issue and that changes have been made to the 2014 model. Dangerous if failing while pulling out into traffic. *tr
ODI 10606697
Steering
There is a grinding sound when turning the steering wheel regardless of speed, even sitting still but mostly at slower speeds. You can feel the vibration of the grinding in your hand through the steering wheel. Sound and vibration getting worse. Now at 60,000 miles. *js
ODI 10598013
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated while traveling at an unknown speed, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn either right or left intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was not able to neither…
ODI 10595814
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Around the beginning of march my 2009 chevy traverse developed a winding sound when steering at a stop or low speed. At this time the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The problem has progress and now the venice has little to no assistb. I saw that gm recently released a recall on several of its models with similar steering systems. I feel that the 2009-2012 chevy traverse lt should also be included.6 *tr
ODI 10584764
Steering
While driving my car the power steering abrubtly stopped working. I was coming up to a stop sign and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. It turned out that the power steering pump had failed. Luckily i was on a rural road with no traffic around me. I took it to the chevy dealer and they replaced the pump at a cost of $650. My concern is what would have happened if i was in busy traffic and the power…
ODI 10576647
Steering
Power steering occasionally stops responding. Typically occurs at low speeds and parking lot situations. The issue is random, but occurring on a much more frequent basis. I am extremely concerned as my son is just beginning to drive. If a failure were to occur with him it very well could be catastrophic. *js
ODI 10579394
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse ltz. The contact stated that while turning into the parking garage, the power steering failed and became inoperable to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
ODI 10565839
Steering
The power steering failed on our 2009 traverse at low speeds while pulling out of a median into traffic. This type of power steering failure has happened before.the chevrolet dealer ship said we could have the rack and pinion replaced but could not say it would fix it and if you read the other complaint on here it didn't even fix the problem so i didn't have $1500 to throw away. This is a serious safety issue. It…
ODI 10625944
Steering
The steering is sometimes very difficult to turn at low speeds especially when parking, making a turn into driveways or at intersections. The problem is intermittent but annoying and concerning enough that made it difficult for anyone else in the family to drive the vehicle. I am a strong individual and it is embarrassing when you try to pull into or out of a parking spot and almost swipe a vehicle because of the…
ODI 10572790
Steering
Turning in dealer lot and steering became almost impossible to turn vehicle in desired direction. Almost hit a new car on lot as there was no warning power steering would fail. This has happened several times since. Seems like an accident waiting to happen. I doubt my wife would have been able to handle the vehicle in this incident. Gm dealer in carlsbad ca. Does not admit to any knowledge of the problem but goggle…
ODI 10573266
Steering
First noticed the power steering would go out in low speeds. Especially in parking lots. We have had the dealer look at it but they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Needless to say it is still happening and is getting worse. It is now to the point it is difficult to make low speed turns on the streets and creates an extremely dangerous situation. It is only a matter of time before it causes an…
ODI 10587527
Steering
The power steering on my 2009 chevy traverse does not work at low speeds (15 mph or less). Pulling into parking spaces is a major issue as it reverts to manual steering or no steering. It became an issue in january, but was not as reproducible. Now any time at low speeds there is no power steering. Gm want to charge 1300 to fix, but based on other complaints, the work they want does not solve their issue. With gm's…
ODI 10621513
Steering
I have a 2009 chevy traverse, bought brand new. When backing out and turning out of my driveway, my steering was beyond stiff. I had to use excessive force to turn and there was a loud clunking noise when i did. This steering problem occurred at lower speeds up to about 20 mph or so. It occurred whether i was turning right or left, moving forward or backwards. When turning left and/or right, (not from a stop sign) i…
ODI 10558044
Steering
While slowing to make a turn, the power steer stopped working. It has happened intermittently ever since, even when trying to park the vehicle...07/02/14 *bf
ODI 10607326