2010 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- 314
- 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 314 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 116 records
- steering pump · 29 records
- steering wheel · 26 records
- hard turn · 13 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- steering rack · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 149 |
| 30–60k mi | 94 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
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…
ODI 10535493
Steering
The power steering has started failing at lower speeds, such as turning corners, turning into the driveway, and pulling into parking spaces. This is dangerous! What the heck is chevy going to do about this? Two of my neighbors had the exact same issue and were told by the dealer to "trade it off". We love the vehicle, but can't keep putting our family in danger. Repeat, what is chevy going to do about this? The more…
ODI 10544889
Steering
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…
ODI 10533035
Steering
Vehicle power steering fails completely and intermittently at low speeds. This is an extremely urgent safety concern and a recall must be issued to correct this issue. *tr
ODI 10546205
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Our 2010 chevy traverse ltz is currently in the shop reference heater/defroster not working and engine light coming on. The vehicle has been in the shop several times this year for ac problems, fluid leaks and numerous sensors failing. The steering problem was discussed with repair facility on several occasions. The problem according to them could not be duplicated. We had to ask the dealership personal to…
ODI 10548060
Steering
Power steering assist went out and wont return now truck has 80000 + miles. *tr
ODI 10610882
Steering
My traverse loses power steering at low speeds. When pulling into or out of a parking spot there is no power steering. Also occurs when turning to make a u turn when at low rpm. This started in july 2013 and has been getting worse. I have taken to the dealer 3 times without any confirmed diagnose. The lack of power steering makes it very difficult to maneuver in parking lots or parking garages. They noted a small…
ODI 10566388
Steering
This car started having problems with making turns at slow speeds about a year ago. Has been getting worse, despite adding power steering fluid. Fluid not leaking. Have found many reports about this problem from others online. Have also found a class action lawsuit that has been started appx 1 year ago. I noticed that gm has recalled the chevy malibu for power steering problems, but not the traverse. This is a very…
ODI 10626351
Steering
We have a 2010 traverse and like many owners the power steering has quit working at slow speeds and is a safety hazard. It is impossible at slow speeds to turn the steering wheel. It is very bad when trying to park the car or even turn at red lights. This is something that numerous owners have had issues with and is a faulty system. It started with a small noise coming from the steering wheel then progressed to…
ODI 10588051
Steering
The steering locks up when turning left or right at very low speeds such as when turning a corner or pulling into a parking space. I would have hoped by now gm would have issued a recall given the potentially dangerous implications of not being able to steer your car. Clearly, this is a known and growing issue. Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2010/chevrolet/traverse/steering/problem.aspx. *tr
ODI 10578363
Steering
I purchased a 2010 traverse ls brand new from a dealer and am now having serious issues with the steering locking up. My wife was driving the traverse into our neighborhood, as she turned off the main street into the neighborhood the steering locked and she could not come out of the turn. She had to almost stop the vehicle completely for the steering to unlock so she could continue. She almost hit a parked car and…
ODI 10563373
Steering
The power steering has started failing at lower speeds, such as turning corners, turning into the driveway, and pulling into parking spaces. This is a dangerous scenario and is getting worse and worse. It is easily duplicated. My mechanic says it is a common problem with the chevy traverse and they see it all the time. *tr
ODI 10547510
Steering
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! *tr
ODI 10531989
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the power steering failed while the steering wheel was being turned. The dealer stated that the power steering fluid needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10620650
Steering
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 1200.00. *tr
ODI 10522763
Pump · Steering
Power steering abruptly failed on multiple occasions when making turns at approximately 25 mph or less causing near collisions over the course of a couple weeks.. Frequency continued to increase so it happened multiple times on a daily basis. Took to local dealership and they couldn't find problem so changed power steering fluid and flushed system. Later that same day the same problem occurred again. I am concerned…
ODI 10537817
Steering
We are having the same problems and issues that so many other owners have listed on the site. The power steering goes out at random times with no set pattern, rhyme, or reason. However, as many others have noted, it seems to mostly occur at low speeds(less than 25 mph), going into curves, and parking lots. Ours began to do this about three months ago. The most frightening event occurred when my wife was driving with…
ODI 10542042
Steering · Tires
I bought this car as a used vehicle in 2010 with approximately 29,000 miles on it. I first begin noticing steering was an issue june of 2013 when driving at a slow speed and turning into the driveway or parking lots. I thought it was my alignment and went and had the tires rotated and aligned and it still continued to be hard to steer. It has gone from gradual to dangerous!!!! December of 2013 went to nc and had to…
ODI 10579611
Steering
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…
ODI 10606225
Steering
Loss of power steering and intermittent locking /failure/ inability to turn the steering wheel at slow speeds. Difficulty turning into parking spaces - no power steering. Nearly missed my turn, heading directly at a road sign trying to make a right turn at approx 15 mph. Had to completely stop (in the middle of the road & oncoming traffic) to 'unlock' the wheel and complete my turn. This is a safety issue that…
ODI 10541861
Steering
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??? *tr
ODI 10522062
Steering
I noticed my steering wheel stiffening during turns. I took my vehicle to the dealership & was told i needed to replace the steering gear and power steering pump. These repairs are not covered under my extended warranty & will cost $1,876.31 to repair! The service advisor could not explain to me how the complete steering gear goes out on a vehicle w/52,000 miles on it! I am beyond angry, not to mention, i also feel…
ODI 10552816
Engine · Seat Belts · Steering
On the day of purchasing the vehicle, only seconds after signing the contract, i was told the vehicle could not be driven because of safety recalls. Had to wait three weeks before getting the vehicle i purchased, very nervous after that situation. Then after only having the vehicle approximately 8 months the power steering pump, water pump, and leaking hoses went out with over $1,500 in repairs. Three days after the…
ODI 10692519
Steering
Upon trying to park the car, the power steering failed. Continues to do this when either parking or turning. *tr
ODI 10585007
Steering
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. *tr
ODI 10535239